INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Three Honduran men have been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for a multi-state check fraud scheme that targeted banks in Indiana and Oklahoma.

According to prosecutors, the men used fake identification cards to cash fraudulent checks at multiple bank branches, making the transactions appear legitimate. Authorities say the scheme resulted in financial losses totaling $533,043.

Federal court records show the men worked together to present counterfeit identification and negotiated fraudulent checks across multiple locations. The case was investigated by federal authorities along with local law enforcement agencies.

In addition to prison sentences, the defendants were ordered to pay restitution to the affected financial institutions. Officials say the men do not have legal status in the United States and will face removal proceedings after completing their prison terms.

Prosecutors say the case highlights ongoing efforts to investigate and prosecute organized financial fraud involving false identification and interstate activity.