A Bangor man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Scott Bagley, 61, admitted to impersonating legitimate bank account holders using fictitious identification cards to fraudulently withdraw funds.
Between July and October 2024, Bagley conspired with others, successfully obtaining approximately $85,100 from customer accounts. During the investigation, authorities seized a fictitious Maine driver’s license featuring Bagley’s image but bearing the name of a law enforcement officer.
Bagley faces significant penalties, including up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for the bank fraud charges. He also faces a mandatory two-year consecutive prison term for aggravated identity theft, along with a $250,000 fine. Sentencing will follow a presentence investigative report.
The FBI led the investigation, receiving assistance from the Bangor Police Department, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles – Enforcement Services Division.