A prison sentence of six years has been given to a rapper for operating a scheme involving stolen checks. The individual, also known by a stage name, stole checks and then recruited others to help with the scheme. Prosecutors reported that the total value of the stolen checks was $6.5 million. The rapper also sold tutorials on committing financial fraud online.

Further details about the case are available from the U.S. Attorney's Office. The sentence was announced by prosecutors on Monday.

The rapper's methods included altering checks and using disguises when depositing them at ATMs.