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United States of America v. Roger Dean Peters
Date: 04-09-2025
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Judge: Roseann Ketchmark
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Jefferson City
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Iowa Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud
An Iowa man was sentenced for bank fraud.
Roger Dean Peters, 71, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to twelve months and one day in federal prison.
Peters pleaded guilty to a single count of bank fraud on May 30, 2024. In his plea agreement, he admitted that he had kited checks between accounts at Exchange Bank of Missouri and First National Bank of Hampton, Iowa, creating fictitious balances that he perpetuated by continuing to write more and more checks. When the scheme collapsed, the bank estimated the total overdraft amount to be $2,882,904.20, exclusive of unpaid fees and other expenses. During the same time, Peters also held a line of credit, and used an intermediary to make fraudulent claims on the line of credit.
Peters's sentence also included a two year term of supervised release, and an order of restitution.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Kummerer. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Jefferson City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bank Fraud
Iowa Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud
An Iowa man was sentenced for bank fraud.
Roger Dean Peters, 71, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to twelve months and one day in federal prison.
Peters pleaded guilty to a single count of bank fraud on May 30, 2024. In his plea agreement, he admitted that he had kited checks between accounts at Exchange Bank of Missouri and First National Bank of Hampton, Iowa, creating fictitious balances that he perpetuated by continuing to write more and more checks. When the scheme collapsed, the bank estimated the total overdraft amount to be $2,882,904.20, exclusive of unpaid fees and other expenses. During the same time, Peters also held a line of credit, and used an intermediary to make fraudulent claims on the line of credit.
Peters's sentence also included a two year term of supervised release, and an order of restitution.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E. Kummerer. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Roger Dean Peters?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Roger Dean Peters?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Roseann Ketchmark.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Roger Dean Peters?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Jefferson City. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Jefferson City, Missouri Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Roger Dean Peters decided?
This case was decided on April 9, 2025.