Four individuals have been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for their alleged involvement in a check fraud operation that stole more than $200,000 from the City of Parma. The indictment accuses Rahshod Robinson, 25, Jai Rell Jackson, 24, Jamar Dingle, 31, and Darmani Hawkins, 21, of participating in a scheme that involved altering stolen checks and using them to siphon funds from various accounts over a six-month period.
According to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, the suspects operated between July and December 2023, during which time they are accused of “washing” stolen checks, forging new ones, and withdrawing substantial sums. Investigators revealed that more than $445,000 was stolen, with $63,188 recovered during the course of the investigation.
Authorities, including the U.S. Secret Service’s Money Laundering Task Force, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, discovered that eight checks were fraudulently deposited, two of which were government-issued. Among the stolen checks was one from the City of Parma, valued at $208,986.95, and another IRS refund check for $117,332.55.
Robinson was arrested on October 3 by the U.S. Secret Service and Parma Police Department, and is currently held at the Cuyahoga County Jail. Hawkins was taken into custody on an unrelated charge and is in federal custody. Arrest warrants have been issued for Jackson and Dingle.
“These individuals believed they could steal from public agencies and private businesses, impacting both taxpayers and businesses alike. This indictment serves as a clear message that those involved in corrupt activities will be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Prosecutor O’Malley said.
The four suspects were indicted on various charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, conspiracy, telecommunications fraud, tampering with records, aggravated theft, forgery, and money laundering.
Robinson faces multiple charges, including:
– Engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (1 count)
– Conspiracy (2 counts)
– Telecommunications fraud (1 count)
– Tampering with records (2 counts)
– Aggravated theft (1 count)
– Receiving stolen property (3 counts)
– Forgery (5 counts)
– Money laundering (3 counts)
– Theft (2 counts)
– Grand theft (2 counts)
Jackson and Hawkins face similar charges, including:
– Engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (1 count)
– Conspiracy (2 counts)
– Telecommunications fraud (1 count)
– Tampering with records (1 count)
– Aggravated theft (1 count)
– Forgery (2 counts)
– Receiving stolen property (2 counts)
– Money laundering (4 counts)
– Theft (1 count)
Dingle has been charged with:
– Engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity (1 count)
– Conspiracy (2 counts)
– Telecommunications fraud (1 count)
– Tampering with records (1 count)
– Aggravated theft (1 count)
– Forgery (3 counts)
– Receiving stolen property (1 count)
– Money laundering (2 counts)
– Grand theft (2 counts)
The suspects are scheduled to be arraigned on October 11 at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center.
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