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Jerome Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
Azucena Ortega, 32, a resident of Jerome, Idaho, has admitted to using her position as a bank teller to embezzle money from a customer’s account.
According to the plea agreement, Ortega, who worked at Wells Fargo Bank in Twin Falls, Idaho, accessed the customer’s checking account without permission and ordered an ATM card. She then set a PIN number, raised the daily cash withdrawal limit, and used the ATM card to withdraw a total of $1,484.00 from the account on four separate occasions.
The victim of the fraud has not been named. The government is seeking forfeiture of assets and restitution for the victim. Bank fraud is punishable by up to 30 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1,000,000, and up to five years of supervised release.
Ortega’s sentencing is set for January 7, 2015, before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill at the federal courthouse in Boise. The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, the United States Postal Inspector Service, and the Twin Falls Police Department.
The 32-year-old woman’s actions have left many in the community shocked and outraged. ‘This is a serious crime that has caused significant financial harm to the victim,’ said U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who commit bank fraud to justice.’
Ortega’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the public’s trust in financial institutions.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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