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Local Woman Sentenced for Six-Figure Bank Fraud Scheme
A Southern Indiana woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for her involvement in a complex bank fraud scheme that racked up over $200,000 in damages.
Deirdre Martin, 45, of Corydon, Indiana, was convicted of one count of bank fraud, two counts of aggravated identity theft, and two counts of access device fraud. U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt handed down the 75-month sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release following her release from imprisonment.
According to court documents, Martin devised a scheme in which she committed bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and used unauthorized access devices to obtain goods, merchandise, and services for her personal benefit. The scheme involved obtaining the routing number and account number for a First Savings Bank personal checking account without the knowledge or consent of the owner.
Martin also obtained a Capital One credit card account using the identifying information of another person without consent and made herself an authorized user of the credit card account. She used the Capital One and Comenity Bank credit accounts to pay for numerous personal expenditures benefiting her and her associates.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Shellenbarger, who prosecuted the case for the government, stated that Martin was also sentenced to pay restitution to the victims of the crimes, including $156,701 to the victim of the bank fraud. The scheme ultimately caused the transfer of approximately $202,000 from the First Savings Bank checking account she took control of.
The investigation into Martin’s scheme was conducted by the United States Secret Service and the Indiana State Police. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting one’s financial information and the severe consequences that can result from falling victim to such schemes.
Martin’s 75-month sentence is a testament to the seriousness with which the courts take such crimes. As law enforcement continues to crack down on financial crimes, it is imperative that individuals remain vigilant and take steps to protect themselves from falling victim to such schemes.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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