Apr 01, 2024

RCPD investigating $10,099.78 check fraud in Manhattan

Posted Apr 01, 2024 3:08 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged fraud in Manhattan.

On Marh 29, officers filed a report of forgery, making false information, and theft by deception in the 200 block of S. Seth Child Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report

Community First National Bank, First National Bank, and Bayer Construction reported a 56-year-old man from Topeka fraudulently cashed checks and or paid for services with fraudulent checks.

Total loss associated with this report is $10,099.78.