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United States of America v. Mercedes Henry
Date: 10-01-2026
Case Number: 1:26-cr-00439
Judge: Thomas W. Thrash, Jr
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Fulton County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Cathelynn Tio
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Atlanta, Georgia, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with bank fraud.
Mercedes Henry, was employed as a universal banker at Ameris Bank at multiple locations in the Atlanta area. On at least six occasions from September 2021 to November 2021, Henry allegedly used six Ameris customers’ bank account numbers and identifiers to link the customers’ Ameris accounts to accounts at Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows account holders to buy different cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. Through this scheme, Henry and her conspirators caused the fraudulent transfer of approximately $931,500 from victims’ accounts at Ameris Bank to Coinbase accounts controlled by the conspirators. Henry received more than $1,000 in exchange for her participation in the scheme.
Mercedes Henry, was employed as a universal banker at Ameris Bank at multiple locations in the Atlanta area. On at least six occasions from September 2021 to November 2021, Henry allegedly used six Ameris customers’ bank account numbers and identifiers to link the customers’ Ameris accounts to accounts at Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows account holders to buy different cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. Through this scheme, Henry and her conspirators caused the fraudulent transfer of approximately $931,500 from victims’ accounts at Ameris Bank to Coinbase accounts controlled by the conspirators. Henry received more than $1,000 in exchange for her participation in the scheme.
Outcome:
A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Mercedes Henry?
The outcome was: A criminal indictment is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Mercedes Henry?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Fulton County), GA. The presiding judge was Thomas W. Thrash, Jr.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Mercedes Henry?
Plaintiff's attorney: Cathelynn Tio. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Mercedes Henry decided?
This case was decided on October 1, 2026.