LAPLACE — Two local women arrested last week were the latest suspects apprehended and linked to a multi-parish fraudulent check cashing and bank fraud scheme.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office officials said six arrests have been made so far and more are coming.

Amber Brown, 22, and Annette Thomas, 27, each of LaPlace, were arrested April 11 for presenting fraudulent checks at a local financial institution.

Brown and Thomas were charged, the Sheriff’s Office said in a release, as part of a continuing investigation stemming from the arrests of Jeffrey C. Clark, Aaron Thomas, Seth Paul and Kendrick Seaberry.

Brown is charged with principal to monetary instrument abuse and felony bank fraud. She was released after posting a $10,000 bond.

Thomas is charged with felony bank fraud and two counts of principal to monetary instrument abuse. Thomas was released after posting a $15,000 bond.

“Brown and Thomas were arrested after an investigation showed both subjects were presenting, negotiating or attempting to negotiate fraudulent check(s) drawn on New Orleans area metro businesses at a local area financial institution,” the Sheriff’s Office said, adding the checks were confirmed fraudulent by bank security and law enforcement.

The arrests are the result of a joint investigation by the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kenner Police Department, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and members of the United States Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force.