Texas Woman Gets Six Months for Credit Card Fraud & ID Theft

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Stacy Borley Borteys, a 26-year-old woman hailing from Houston, Texas, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced to six months behind bars. Borteys was convicted on charges of BANK FRAUD, violating Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1344(2) and 2, and UNLAWFUL TRANSFER, POSSESSION OR USE OF A MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1028(a)(7) and 2. The sentence was handed down by Judge Ronald A. White in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

The case, dating back to March 18, 2016, centers around Borteys’ fraudulent activity targeting CreditONE, a financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. According to the indictment, Borteys knowingly obtained funds from CreditONE using a stolen, unauthorized credit card – a classic play in a world of quick cash and careless spending.

But the fraud didn’t stop there. The indictment further alleges that Borteys knowingly possessed another person’s means of identification, intending to use it in connection with the bank fraud scheme. This wasn’t just about a stolen card number; it was about assuming another person’s identity to facilitate the crime, adding a layer of complexity – and severity – to the charges.

The investigation that brought Borteys to justice was a collaborative effort between the Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service. These agencies worked together to unravel the scheme, gather evidence, and ultimately bring the charges against the defendant. It’s a reminder that even seemingly small-scale fraud can attract the attention of federal law enforcement.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson skillfully prosecuted the case, presenting the evidence and securing the conviction. Borteys will remain in custody pending transfer to a designated federal facility to begin serving her non-paroleable six-month sentence. The details of the facility have not been released at this time.

This case underscores the seriousness with which federal authorities treat financial crimes. While six months may not seem like a lengthy sentence, it’s a clear message: stealing money and identities carries consequences. For Borteys, that consequence is a half-year lost to federal incarceration, a harsh lesson learned in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

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