Man arrested in Bleckley County vehicle fraud investigation

The Sheriff’s Office says additional charges and arrests may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man faces multiple charges following an investigation into the suspected fraudulent purchase of two vehicles, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a local car dealership September 9, after receiving a report of suspected fraud involving the purchase of two vehicles with fraudulent funds.

During the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta who reported that approximately $19,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn from his account and used toward the purchase of the vehicles.

Deputies located one of the vehicles and took Malcolm Jamal Chambers into custody. Chambers is charged with deposit account fraud and theft by deception.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Chambers was also found in possession of a firearm with an altered or obliterated serial number at the time of his arrest. The Sheriff’s Office says Chambers is a convicted felon and faces additional firearm-related charges.

The investigation remains active. Investigators are also gathering evidence related to the suspected involvement of an inmate currently incarcerated at Augusta State Medical Prison.

The Sheriff’s Office says additional charges and arrests may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.