PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three Oregon men are facing federal charges after a grand jury in Portland returned an indictment alleging conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Cody James VanWinkle, also known as “COUNTUPCODY,” 30, of Gresham, and Kei-Jian Buckley, 32, of Beaverton, made their initial appearances and were arraigned Tuesday. Bruce Edward Jones Jr., also known as “Juice,” 30, of Eugene, had his initial appearance and arraignment September 24.
According to court documents, VanWinkle, Buckley and Jones allegedly stole or obtained stolen checks and altered the payee lines and dollar amounts so the checks could be deposited by them instead of the intended recipients…