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Defendant Name, Crime, State Year
Andrea Cochran, Bank Fraud, Maine 2024
PORTLAND, Maine – A Texas woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland today to bank fraud, false use of a passport, and aggravated identity theft.
According to court records, in June 2024, Andrea Cochran, 51, entered a credit union in Westbrook and used a falsified passport card to withdraw money from a victim’s accounts.
The falsified passport card presented by Cochran bore her picture but had the personal information of the victim account holder. She also presented the victim’s Social Security number and forged the victim’s signature for each withdrawal.
Cochran faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $1 million to be followed by up to five years of supervised release.
A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service investigated the case, with assistance from the Westbrook Police Department and the Windham Police Department.
Cochran’s crimes are a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of identity theft and financial fraud in our communities.
As a community, we must remain vigilant and take steps to protect ourselves from these types of crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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