NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man accused of fraudulently charging tens of thousands of dollars on multiple credit cards is now behind bars.
Wontez Graham, 31, was booked into Metro Jail on Wednesday, Feb. 19, facing nine felony charges, including multiple counts of theft of identity and fraudulent use of credit cards.
According to arrest affidavits, the charges come after several victims filed reports with the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) concerning theft and unauthorized charges on their debit cards.
One victim allegedly told authorities that she did not lose her debit card, but noticed there was a list of fraudulent transactions. Police said there were nine transactions made with the debit card, which amounted to $10,392.80.
During the investigation, the victim’s credit union determined that the transactions, which occurred between Oct. 11 -14, 2024, were primarily ATM withdrawals and Western Union money order purchases.
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A detective obtained surveillance video from at least three of purchases, confirming that Graham made the transactions and was in possession of the victim’s personal information.
Meanwhile, another victim told police that she noticed her card was used at multiple locations, including Pinnacle ATM’s, Kroger stores and other locations between Oct. 26- Nov. 4, 2024. The woman’s bank reportedly provided police with detailed information of the transactions, which totaled $20,501.08.
Surveillance video reportedly showed Graham using the victim’s card to withdraw $2,984 from ATM’s and make $1,402.00 worth of purchases at a Kroger. An arrest report states the victim was reimbursed by her bank.
Graham was charged with two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card less than $10,000, three counts of theft of identity, two counts of theft of property over $2,500, fraudulent use of a credit card of more than $10,000 and domestic assault.
He is being held in Metro Jail on a $150,000 bond.
