A federal jury convicted Kartarius Dewan Johnson, 45, and Danisha Anita Foster, 39, of conspiring to commit bank fraud in a scheme alleged to total $25 million, the Department of Justice said. Authorities say the plot was planned while Johnson was incarcerated in Escambia County; he was already serving a 19-year, four-month sentence for prior fraud-related offenses. Both defendants face sentencing in November and could receive up to 30 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release and fines. Local and federal agencies continue to investigate.
Two Mobile Residents Convicted in $25 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy; Sentencing Set For November
Mobile man and woman found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud totaling $25 million
A federal jury has convicted two Mobile residents of conspiring to commit bank fraud in a scheme prosecutors say totaled roughly $25 million, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Details Of The Case
Defendants: 45-year-old Kartarius Dewan Johnson and 39-year-old Danisha Anita Foster were found guilty after a federal trial.
Timing: Prosecutors say the conspiracy took place while Johnson was incarcerated at the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton. At the time, Johnson was already serving a 19-year, four-month federal sentence for earlier fraud schemes, aggravated identity theft and providing false statements to a federal agent.
Evidence Presented
During the trial, jurors reviewed phone messages and documents that prosecutors say described detailed plans to defraud multiple banks and the court. The evidence also described efforts to obtain two Rolls‑Royces from a car dealership and an elaborate plan that allegedly aimed to secure Johnson’s release from custody.
Ongoing Investigation and Potential Penalties
Local and federal agencies — including the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Postal Inspection Service — continue to investigate and pursue additional leads.
Both Johnson and Foster are scheduled to be sentenced in November. Each faces a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release and potential fines if the court imposes the maximum penalties.
Prosecutors relied heavily on the document and message evidence presented at trial to make their case; the investigation remains active as authorities follow additional leads.
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