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Leek Obama Sentenced to Nine Years for Bank Fraud

7/19/2025

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Malik Jahlil Bell, 28, infamously dubbed “Leek Obama,” has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for orchestrating a bank fraud scheme named “Swiperz Only.” By manipulating provisional bank credits, he illicitly withdrew funds, leaving a hefty debt of $238,652.87 to the victim bank. Following his prison term, Bell will endure five years of supervised release.

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Malik Jahlil Bell, 28, infamously dubbed “Leek Obama,” has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for orchestrating a bank fraud scheme named “Swiperz Only.” By manipulating provisional bank credits, he illicitly withdrew funds, leaving a hefty debt of $238,652.87 to the victim bank. Following his prison term, Bell will endure five years of supervised release.