In a shocking revelation, a U.S. Postal Service worker, along with two others, has been charged in a meticulously planned scheme where $24 million worth of checks were stolen from the mail and subsequently advertised for sale online. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina revealed that the checks were sold through a Telegram channel.

The Postal Service worker in question, Nakedra Shannon, 29, had been employed at a processing center in Charlotte for approximately two years. According to federal prosecutors, Shannon engaged in the theft of checks between the months of April and July of this year.

Donnell Gardner, 27, and Desiray Carter, 24, were identified by the U.S. Attorney's office as the co-conspirators in this elaborate scheme. Carter, operating under the alias "SW1PER" on the messaging app, ran the Telegram channel called "OG Glass House" where the stolen checks were advertised for sale.

The indictment reveals that Gardner facilitated the transportation of the stolen checks, followed by a division of the profits between himself, Carter, and Shannon. The document further discloses that undercover officers posing as buyers were directed by Carter to a CashApp account and a Bitcoin wallet for payment.

Staggeringly, of the total $24 million worth of stolen checks, approximately $8 million were U.S. Treasury checks. The U.S. Attorney's Office highlighted that the trio involved in the operation amassed "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in illegal proceeds.

Court records indicate that all three individuals were arrested this week but have since been released on certain conditions. While an attorney for Shannon declined to comment, there has been no immediate response from an attorney representing Carter. As for Gardner, it seems that he is yet to have legal representation.

The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged all three individuals with one count of conspiracy to commit financial institution fraud and five counts of theft of government property. Additionally, Carter and Gardner face seven counts of possession of stolen mail matter, while Shannon faces eight counts of theft of mail as a postal employee.

This audacious check theft scheme, which saw an alarming amount of money being fraudulently acquired, serves as a stark reminder of the need for heightened security measures within the postal system. As the legal proceedings unfold, authorities will be striving to ensure justice is served and the integrity of the postal service is restored.