'Suspicious Activity' Noticed At Greenwich Bank, 2 Men Arrested: PD

GREENWICH, CT — Two New Jersey men are accused of trying to fraudulently open a checking account at a bank in the central Greenwich business district area, according to police.

Amara Soumahoro, 58, and Elijah Toure, 27, were arrested on the afternoon of July 20.

Soumahoro was charged with second-degree identity theft; criminal impersonation; second and third-degree forgery; and several conspiracy, his arrest report states.

Toure faces multiple conspiracy charges.

Around 12:30 p.m., officers noticed "suspicious activity" at a bank in the downtown area, police said, adding that they were able to detain and identify Soumahoro and Toure.

An investigation found that Soumahoro presented fraudulent documents, such as a counterfeit New Jersey driver's license, fake IRS documents, and a fake service bill with other victim information, in an attempt to open a business checking account in the victim's name, police said.

A search of Toure's car found two additional counterfeit Wisconsin driver's licenses featuring Soumahoro's photo enclosed in a receipt bearing Toure's name, police said.

Soumahoro and Toure were unable to post bonds of $25,000 and $50,000 respectively.

The duo is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Aug. 4, according to their arrest reports.