Exhibit A - Anuli Okeke Letter — USA v. Okeke (Dkt. 62-1, E.D.N.Y.)

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Exhibit A, Doc. 62-1 in No. 1:22-cr-00020-FB in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: a character recommendation letter dated February 5, 2025, addressed to Judge Block and written by Anuli Okeke, who identifies as the defendant. The letter states that sentencing is scheduled for February 26th, 2025, and asks for a second opportunity to restructure life. It describes the writer's upbringing, return to America in 1992 to attend college, and banking career progressing from teller to Branch Manager at several financial institutions. It states that the writer regrets a role in what transpired and respectfully requests mercy and leniency.

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Ms. Anuli Okeke 
2199 Holland Ave Apt 4d 
Bronx NY 10462 
(917)607-6862 
Ann11favor@gmail.com 
 
February 5, 2025  
 
 
 
 
 
Character recommendation for Anuli Okeke 
 
Dear Honorable Judge Block 
 
 I am Anuli Okeke, the defendant, and my sentencing is scheduled for February 26th, 2025, in your courtroom. I am 
writing this letter to provide you with information about myself and request a second opportunity to respectfully 
restructure my life.  
 
I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved with my parents to Nigeria, their country of origin, at the age of 
eight. My life changed drastically due to significant financial loss and structural instability, including the lack of 
electricity, water, and basic amenities. My parents did their best to provide for us and always promised me the 
opportunity to return to America once I was old enough. I dreamed every day of that possibility, and as soon as I 
graduated from high school in 1992, I returned to America to attend college. I enrolled at York College CUNY, and 
I invited my younger siblings to join me when it was their turn to go to college. Life was challenging, as I had to 
work various jobs while attending school, including at Caldor department store and McDonald's, because I was 
determined to graduate and persevere. My sister Eyiuche aspired to become a medical doctor, so she couldn't work 
as much or contribute financially, which meant I had to take care of us. A few years later, my brother Nnadozie was 
able to join us and study Architecture. I finally graduated with a degree in Economics. Since I was already working 
as a bank teller at Chase, I continued my banking career and eventually became a Branch Manager.  
 
Over the past few years, I have worked at various financial institutions, including Greenpoint Bank, Capital One 
Bank, Washington Mutual, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Popular Bank. I have progressed through the ranks from 
teller to Branch Manager, building strong relationships with the communities I served. 
 
I am a woman of strong Christian faith and regularly attend Times Square Church and St. Francis of Assisi in NYC. 
I also actively contribute to my Nigerian church community and represent the USA admin chapter through 
evangelism, bereavement visits, and outreach. Since my dad passed away in 2016, I bear the joint responsibility for 
my ailing mom, who visits annually during the summer for her medical care. I am an aunt to four nieces and a 
nephew, and I treat them as my children, as I was privileged to help raise them since birth. 
 
I am deeply committed to my family, faith, friends, and community. I sincerely regret my role in what transpired and 
the sorrows and challenges my negligence has caused. I failed to meet the expectations of a bank officer, and as a 
result, I have lost my reputation and career. I respectfully request mercy and leniency in my case. Thank you for 
your professionalism and treating me with dignity throughout this process. 
 
Respectfully, 
 
 
 
Anuli Okeke 
 
Case 1:22-cr-00020-FB     Document 62-1     Filed 02/28/25     Page 1 of 1 PageID #: 1490

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