Fresno, California – Leah Guillen, 39, of Madera, California, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.
According to court documents, in early 2018, Guillen obtained the name, Social Security account number, and date of birth of an individual. Guillen then used this information to impersonate the victim and fraudulently gain access to the victim’s bank accounts at Golden1 Credit Union.
Using an unauthorized debit card, Guillen drained the victim’s bank accounts over a three-month period between April 18, 2018, and June 30, 2018, causing a loss in excess of $210,449.
This case was the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Madera Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Henry Z. Carbajal III prosecuted the case.
Guillen was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to three years and three months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The case highlights the importance of protecting personal information and being vigilant against identity theft.
As a reminder, the public is urged to be cautious when sharing personal information and to monitor their financial accounts regularly for suspicious activity.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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