ATHENS, Ga. — A two-year investigation into a complex fraud operation ended last month with the arrest of Alex Brown, 30, of Athens, Georgia.
Brown was taken into custody on May 29, following a search at a residence in the 200 block of Jennings Mill Parkway. The operation was led by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s (ACCPD) Property Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Northeast Georgia Drug Task Force.
According to ACCPD Lt. Katie Jenkins, officers uncovered a substantial cache of evidence linked to mail theft, check fraud, and identity theft. Among the seized items were stolen and counterfeit checks, fraudulent IDs, and stolen mail. Investigators also found tools used to manufacture fake checks, including blank stock paper and a magnetic ink cartridge, which are often used to produce checks capable of bypassing standard bank verification systems.
Brown currently faces 16 felony charges, and authorities say more charges are likely as the investigation continues.
The ACCPD encourages anyone with information related to the case to contact their Property Crimes Unit.