Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud & Identity Theft in Maine

A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 13 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in Maine.

1 Year and a Month in Prison with Restitution and Supervised Release

Darren Deorsey from Bradley must pay $16,900 in restitution. He will also have five years supervised release. Deorsey pleaded guilty to the charges on November 6, 2025.

Fraud Happened for Several Months

The fraud and theft happened between July and October 2024.

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Entered Banks & Impersonated Legitimate Bankers with Fake IDs to Steal Funds

“Deorsey conspired with others to fraudulently obtain money by entering banks, impersonating legitimate bank account holders, and using fictitious identification cards to gain access to their bank accounts and withdraw funds,” according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Man Defrauded Customer Accounts and Obtained a Cash Advance

Deorsey defrauded customer accounts for $16,900. He also obtained $5,000 in a cash advance on a home equity line of credit using an account holder’s name.

U.S. District Judge Delivered Sentenced

The judge who sentenced him was U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr.

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Investigators Involved in the Case Included FBI, MDEA, Police and the BMV

Lead investigators in the case was the FBI with assistance from the Bangor Police Department, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicle Enforcement Services Division.