MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly depositing nearly $22,000 in stolen checks—originally intended for Planned Parenthood vendors—into his personal bank account.
Antonio Frazier, 24, was arrested and booked into the Shelby County Jail on Thursday. He is charged with theft of property, forgery, and identity theft.
According to police, Frazier deposited multiple checks meant for vendors contracted with Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, including service providers such as cleaning and plumbing companies, and the Mid-South Pride Foundation. One check from Neshoba Early Learning Center for $1,390 was also fraudulently deposited into his First Horizon Bank account.
Planned Parenthood CEO Ashley Coffield stated she did not know Frazier and confirmed he never had access to their financial documents or checks.
First Horizon Bank flagged Frazier’s account after noting suspicious activity. On April 1, his account showed a balance of $22,842.83, which dropped to $13,323.78 by April 10. Police were alerted when Frazier attempted to obtain a debit card at the Austin Peay Highway branch.
During questioning by Memphis Police Department’s Economic Crimes Bureau, Frazier admitted he knowingly participated in the scam and had agreed to split the stolen funds with an accomplice.
Frazier is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, where he will face formal charges in connection to the fraudulent scheme.
