Providence, R.I. – Edmilson Rodrigues, 26, of Exeter, has been arrested and detained after allegedly being found in possession of various materials related to fraud. The charges against him include conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, possession of stolen mail, and being a felon in possession of ammunition, according to the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s office.
Rodrigues, who was serving a term of federal supervised release, had previously been convicted of possession of stolen mail and bank fraud. During a search warrant executed at his home on December 17, police seized 50 stolen business and personal checks valued at approximately $36,000. They also found hundreds of sheets of blank check paper, a check washing basin, cleaning materials used to alter checks, and various items intended for removing mail from U.S. Postal Service receptacles, including mousetraps, glue, and string.
Rodrigues has a history of fraud-related convictions, including a 2019 conviction for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud involving a counterfeit check scheme. In 2023, he was convicted for possession of nearly 100 stolen and fraudulent checks valued at close to $100,000.
Rodrigues remains detained while awaiting further legal proceedings.
