Harrison County Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud

TYLER — A 45-year-old Marshall, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for bank fraud violations. Mark Alan McCullars pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. He was indicted in the case last May. McCullars was sentenced yesterday to 51 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Schneider.

Federal prosecutors say beginning in May 2011, McCullars and co-defendant, Amanda Henderson, created counterfeit checks which appeared to be payroll checks from businesses in East Texas. They also created fraudulent drivers’ licenses so that they could cash the counterfeit checks at check-cashing businesses. McCullars and Henderson cashed over 100 fraudulent checks resulting in over $55,000 in losses to businesses in East Texas. Henderson is awaiting sentencing.