MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Robert Saks is behind bars for orchestrating an international bank fraud scheme that stole $34 million. At the heart of the scam was a “lead list” that included bank customer names and account information.

“They were using the list to charge and withdraw amounts from the consumers` bank account without their knowledge,” U.S. Postal Inspector Daniel Forrester said.

Postal inspectors determined Saks and 15 others withdrew funds from over 100,000 accounts — mostly small amounts, to avoid suspicion.

“The maximum amount we found was $299. But, there were smaller amounts, some less than $100 – $59 dollars and a person may not have challenged them,” Forrester said.

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