Kevin P. Davidson, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
A Montgomery man has received a federal prison sentence for his role in a large-scale mail and bank fraud conspiracy, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
Kahneil Jahe Oliver, 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced on February 18, 2026, to 130 months in federal prison. He previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and mail fraud as well as theft of a postal key. There is no parole available in the federal system.
Court records show that from May 2020 through February 2025, Oliver and others stole checks from the mail, altered them, and deposited the fraudulent checks into accounts they controlled. Investigators determined that Oliver coordinated the scheme and personally took part in its execution. His sentence was increased due to his possession of a firearm during the offense, the number of victims affected, and the sophisticated methods used. Oliver also admitted to using a stolen postal key to access mail receptacles.
Authorities found that Oliver and his co-conspirators had both physical checks and digital images of checks with intended losses totaling over $9.5 million.
“This defendant helped orchestrate a large-scale scheme that targeted numerous individuals and businesses by exploiting the U.S. mail system,” said Acting United States Attorney Davidson. “Mail theft and financial fraud cause significant economic harm to victims. This sentence reflects the seriousness of these crimes and our commitment to holding organizers of fraud schemes fully accountable.”
“An important part of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service mission is to ensure public trust in the mail and to defend the nation’s mail system from illicit financial gain,” said Shameka Jackson, Inspector in Charge of the Houston Division. “As a result of coordinated investigative efforts, the sentence handed down to Kahneil Jahe Oliver sends a clear message to mail thieves that you will be vigorously pursued and brought to justice. We thank the USPS Office of Inspector General, ALEA, Montgomery Police Department, Prattville Police Department and Fulton County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office for partnering with us in this investigation.”
“Yesterday’s sentencing sends a clear message that stealing Postal arrow keys and U.S. Mail to commit financial fraud will not be tolerated,” said Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Ulrich of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. “These federal crimes undermine public trust and disrupt the lives of hardworking citizens. Our special agents and law enforcement partners remain committed to finding these fraudsters and holding them accountable to protect the sanctity of the U.S. Mail.”
Oliver’s co-conspirators—Cedric Lanoid Hunter Jr., Joseph Deshun Sheppard Jr., both from Montgomery; and Tra’von Charles Rogers from Prattville—have also pleaded guilty for their roles in conspiracy charges related to bank and wire fraud. Their sentencings are scheduled for early March 2026.
The case was investigated by several agencies including United States Postal Inspection Service; U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General; Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau of Investigation; Montgomery Police Department; Prattville Police Department; and Fulton County (Georgia) Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney J. Patrick Lamb is prosecuting.
