Former Ameris Bank employee charged over alleged $931,500 cryptocurrency transfer scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice said Mercedes Henry, a former Ameris Bank universal banker, was arrested and indicted on charges of bank fraud, access device fraud and bribery. The DOJ alleges that, between September and November 2021, she used six customers’ account information to link their accounts to Coinbase accounts controlled by co-conspirators, resulting in approximately $931,500 in transfers; she allegedly received more than $1,000.

Henry appeared in federal court on September 25, 2026. The case remains at the charging stage: the indictment contains allegations only, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless the government proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. No conviction, settlement or penalty was reported.