Two men are facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to defraud a financial institution in Buffalo earlier this week using forged documents and a stolen identity, according to police. The arrests took place between December 9 and 10 and stemmed from a suspected case of identity theft and financial fraud.

Anthony Tillmon, 41, and Gregory Charles, 40, were taken into custody by the North Tonawanda Police Department following an investigation into a suspicious loan transaction. Authorities say the two men used falsified documents in an effort to secure a loan under someone else’s identity.

Police were first alerted when a financial institution flagged a potentially fraudulent loan application. Investigators determined that the documentation submitted appeared to be forged, and that the identity used may have been stolen. Officers reportedly advised one of the suspects to return to the financial institution, where he was subsequently apprehended.

Both Tillmon and Charles were arraigned on multiple felony charges related to fraud and identity theft. Tillmon, who has a history of prior felony convictions, was remanded to jail following his court appearance. Charles, meanwhile, was released on his own recognizance pending further legal proceedings.

The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to review the extent of the alleged fraud and determine whether additional charges or suspects may be involved.