OCDC fraud investigation uncovers inmate and family members
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma County Detention Center’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) on Thursday announced the arrest of two accomplices and an inmate after being busted in fraudulent activities.
CID officials say, the scam was captured during a routine review of recorded inmate phone calls.
According the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC), one call revealed, Jaquoryon Cobb, an inmate at OCDC, telling another inmate that he had a contact who could assist with posting bond.
The victim’s family contacted the number and spoke with an individual falsely claiming to be a licensed bondsman securing a $1,000 dollar transaction to defraud a fellow inmate's release, says OCDC.
OCDC determined no bond services were given, and the individual was not a licensed bondsman. China Cobb (aunt) and Diamond Cobb (mother) were a part of the scam, says CID officials and have been arrested. Both are accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Additionally, Jaquoryon Cobb will face charges for fraud within the facility.
“This type of deception targets families who are already in vulnerable situations and damages trust in the legal process,” said Paul Timmons, interim CEO of the Oklahoma County Detention Center. “I commend our Criminal Investigations Division for their diligence and swift
action in identifying and holding those responsible accountable.”
The investigation remains ongoing.