Nina Marie Barkley, 34, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing the identity of a patient she counseled at Clear Day Treatment Center. A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh returned a four-count indictment accusing Barkley of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman.
Barkley worked as a counselor at the behavioral health facility, where patient “KP” was under her care. During the intake process, “KP” provided sensitive personal information, including a Social Security number, date of birth, and residential address. That data was supposed to be protected—but prosecutors say Barkley exploited it. Without consent, she allegedly used the victim’s identity to secure loans from multiple financial institutions.
The indictment details how Barkley leveraged her position of trust to access confidential patient records. As a counselor, she had legitimate access to personal identification—but investigators say she crossed the line by weaponizing that information for financial gain. The breach strikes at the heart of patient confidentiality, turning therapy into a conduit for fraud.
Barkley now faces a maximum of 30 years in prison and a fine of $2,500,000, or both. Under federal sentencing guidelines, the final penalty will reflect the severity of the offenses and any prior criminal history. Bond and detention status have not yet been disclosed, pending further court proceedings.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Karen Gal-Or and Michael L. Ivory. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pennsylvania State Police, and West Mifflin Police Department led the investigation, tracing the fraudulent loan applications back to Barkley through digital and financial forensics.
An indictment is not a conviction. Nina Marie Barkley is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The case underscores growing concerns over insider threats in healthcare settings, where access to personal data can be exploited by those sworn to protect it.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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