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Rikers Guards Linked to $3M Check Fraud | New York City News
Nine people, including Rikers Island guards and a Transit Authority worker, face indictment in a $3 million check fraud scheme led by 33-year-old Bianca Vieux, who allegedly bragged about scamming banks. The operation, active from 2023 to 2025, used fake checks and stolen IDs to drain bank accounts, with cash withdrawn in person. Two former guards have already pleaded guilty, while others await sentencing, with one facing up to 57 months. The case exposes troubling breaches of trust by public servants and underscores the scale of the alleged conspiracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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