Nina Marie Barkley, 34, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, is staring down federal prison time after being indicted on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The former counselor at Clear Day Treatment Center allegedly exploited her access to patient records to steal personal information and fraudulently secure loans from multiple financial institutions, according to a federal indictment unsealed in Pittsburgh.
The four-count indictment names Barkley as the sole defendant and details how she used the personal identification information of a patient identified as “KP” to commit financial fraud. “KP” was under Barkley’s care at Clear Day Treatment Center, where patients are required to submit sensitive data—including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and residential addresses—during the intake process. That information, meant to ensure proper treatment, became the weapon in a calculated scheme to enrich Barkley at her patient’s expense.
As a licensed counselor, Barkley had lawful access to “KP”’s private records. But prosecutors allege she crossed the line, using that access without permission or authorization to apply for loans in the victim’s name. The indictment does not specify the total amount of money obtained, but each count of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft carries severe penalties under federal law. The theft of another person’s identity to exploit their creditworthiness is not just a betrayal of trust—it’s a federal felony.
If convicted, Barkley faces a maximum total sentence of 30 years behind bars, a fine of $2,500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the final sentence will hinge on the severity of the offenses and whether Barkley has a prior criminal record. Bond and detention details have not yet been disclosed, leaving open whether she remains free on release or is being held pending trial.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Karen Gal-Or and Michael L. Ivory. The investigation was a joint effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pennsylvania State Police, and West Mifflin Police—a sign of the growing collaboration between federal and local agencies in cracking down on white-collar crime with personal impact.
An indictment is not a conviction. Nina Marie Barkley is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. But the charges paint a damning picture: a counselor entrusted with healing turned predator, using her position to exploit the vulnerable she was hired to protect. The case now moves forward in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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