Bloomsburg Woman Charged in $250,000 Bank Larceny Scheme
In a shocking turn of events, 59-year-old Mary Ann Gillespie of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, has been charged with bank larceny in a shocking check kiting scheme that spanned over five years.
According to sources close to the investigation, Gillespie allegedly carried out the scheme involving accounts at the First Columbia Bank and Trust Company and Fulton National Bank in Bloomsburg from November 2008 to September 2013.
As part of the scheme, Gillespie allegedly used a complex system of checks to defraud the banks of $250,000, leaving a trail of financial devastation in her wake.
When questioned about the allegations, authorities were tight-lipped, but sources revealed that the investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Williamsport Resident Agency.
Assistant United States Attorney Wayne P. Samuelson has been assigned to prosecute the case, and a plea agreement has been filed, pending approval from the assigned judge.
While Gillespie has yet to comment on the allegations, she is currently facing a maximum penalty of ten years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 if convicted.
As the case unfolds, one thing is certain – Gillespie’s alleged actions have left a lasting impact on the community, and only time will tell if justice will be served.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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