# Crips Gangster’s $2.8M Bank Heist | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:50:35+00:00
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A 26-year-old Crips member from South LA, Chase Matthew Griffin, just got nine years in federal prison for orchestrating a $2.8 million bank fraud scheme. He used Instagram to flaunt cash and recruit unsuspecting people to let him use their bank accounts, then deposited stolen checks — altered or fake — before draining the funds through ATMs, apps, and even casinos. The scheme unraveled after a business reported stolen checks, which ended up in fake accounts, triggering an investigation that followed his trail of withdrawals and luxury spending — including a plane ticket and casino bets — all tied back to him. A chilling case of social media turned criminal tool. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3cc1398f654c3b97

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