Long Branch Man Charged With Deal Bank Deception

LONG BRANCH, NJ — A Long Branch man has been criminally charged with theft of more than $44,000 from a bank branch in Deal, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced Wednesday.

Jacob Gindi, 33, is charged with third-degree Bad Checks and third-degree Theft by Deception.

In December 2024, Deal Police received word of fraudulent activity that had taken place at a bank branch in the borough. The investigation revealed that several months earlier, Gindi had deposited a check for $44,500.

The funds were withdrawn from the account through a series of bank transfers, debit card purchases, and the purchase of a bank check, made in quick succession, before the $44,500 check cleared. The check was later returned for insufficient funds.

Gindi turned himself in to authorities Tuesday and was released on a summons pending future proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court.

Anyone with further information about Gindi’s activities is asked to contact MCPO Detective Sgt. Michael Acquaviva at 800-533-7443.