Overview
- The victim was coerced by a caller posing as Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Captain Eric Dietrich who falsely claimed a warrant and directed multiple Bitcoin ATM deposits totaling more than $79,000.
- Volusia County’s Financial Crimes Unit followed transfers through several wallets to a Coinbase account tied to D’Zyre Youngblood, with some funds converted to dollars and spent via a linked bank account, retail purchases, and apps.
- Youngblood, 28, was arrested in Atlanta and transported to the Volusia County Jail, where she faces charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud.
- In a phone interview with detectives, Youngblood acknowledged a cryptocurrency account and said acquaintances connected to incarcerated individuals asked her to receive money.
- Officials say the case is part of an ongoing investigation into Georgia prison‑linked rings, note earlier related arrests of Christina Rimes and Lakesha Heard, and warn that legitimate law enforcement will not demand payment by phone, urging reports to the FBI’s IC3.