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Defendant Faces Up to 30 Years in Prison
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Maricella Garza, 37, of Kingsville, has been arrested following the return of an indictment charging her with embezzling funds from the Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson today.
Garza was arrested by U.S. Marshals Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at a residence in Englewood, Ohio. She appeared in federal court that afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sharon L. Ovington.
The one-count indictment, returned on Jan. 9, 2013, alleges Garza was an employee of the Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union and embezzled approximately $30,555.55. The thefts are alleged to have occurred between Aug. 28, 2009, and July 9, 2010, according to the indictment.
If convicted, Garza faces up to 30 years in prison as well as a possible $1 million fine. She remains in custody in Dayton pending a bond hearing set for Feb. 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m.
This case is being investigated by the FBI with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sam Brown IV.
Garza is expected to appear in Corpus Christi in the near future. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
The Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union serves the financial needs of its members in the Kingsville area.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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