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(Douglas County, NE) -- Thirteen people are facing felony charges in Douglas County, accused of participating in a check fraud ring.
The sheriff's office says suspects deposited the checks at First National Bank of Omaha locations, then quickly withdrew the money at ATMs before the check could be declined.
The bank says more than $53,000 was stolen from 25 customers.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested 49-year-old Rukyia Dean, who they believe is the head of the scheme.
Investigators say she recruited people with a history of homelessness to participate by promising to share the money with them.
Fifteen additional people are being investigated, for a total of 28 suspects in the ring.