Georgia man arrested for Texas fraud scheme, facing multiple charges

Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard

A 24-year-old Georgia man has been arrested in connection to a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas. 

What we know:

Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard, a 24-year-old from Lithonia, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas. Law enforcement officials from the Lithonia Police Department, Snellville Police Department, and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas collaborated to track and apprehend Studdard.

Studdard is accused of using fraudulent bank schemes to steal funds through multiple financial institutions, including Cash App, Wells Fargo, and Chase Bank. He has been charged with:

  • Breach of Computer Security – Identifying Information from Computer/PC (Second Degree Felony)
  • Online Impersonation (Third Degree Felony)
  • Felony Theft

Authorities located Studdard after tracking him for several hours across metro Atlanta. He was ultimately arrested in a Walmart parking lot in Snellville, where officers from Snellville PD, Lithonia PD, and a Collin County Sheriff’s investigator apprehended him. Studdard will be extradited to Texas to face the charges.

What they're saying:

Lithonia Police Chief Dejarnette emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in making the arrest.

Why you should care:

Fraudulent financial schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, putting individuals’ bank accounts and personal information at risk. Authorities warn residents to remain vigilant against scams involving unexpected calls, emails, or text messages requesting sensitive details.

What you can do:

Law enforcement officials urge the public to take precautions to protect themselves from financial fraud:

  • Never share personal information unless you verify the sender’s identity.
  • Hang up immediately if you receive an unexpected call requesting sensitive details.
  • Contact banks or institutions directly using official phone numbers—not the one provided in the suspicious message.
  • Monitor financial accounts regularly for any unauthorized transactions.

What's next:

As the investigation continues, police are working to determine whether additional suspects are involved in the scheme. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.

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