Woman Wanted for $185,000 Fraudulent Check Deposits in Louisiana

Police in Louisiana are actively searching for Tashiuntay Miles, a woman accused of depositing fraudulent checks totaling $185,000 into her personal bank account before fleeing. The Shreveport Police Department has identified Miles as a suspect in two separate bank fraud incidents. In the first incident, she allegedly deposited a fraudulent check worth $70,000. In a second incident, she is accused of depositing another fraudulent check totaling $115,000. As a result of these actions, Miles is now wanted on two counts of bank fraud.

The investigation into Miles' activities began after an arrest warrant was issued in February. The warrant was the result of a weeks-long investigation that revealed Miles had deposited a fraudulent check worth over $60,000 on August 29th, 2024, at a Carter Federal Credit Union ATM. She subsequently withdrew the cash about a week later. Authorities discovered that Miles did not have the proper authorization for the check, which was also found to be manufactured to include her personal address and signature. To confirm her identity, police cross-referenced her photo ID and surveillance footage.

The police are actively working to locate Miles and have encouraged anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward. The case highlights the growing concern over financial fraud and the need for vigilant monitoring of bank transactions. The incident serves as a reminder to financial institutions and individuals to remain cautious and verify the authenticity of checks and other financial instruments to prevent such fraudulent activities.