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Tatshama-Marchand Charged with Bank Fraud in Washington
A federal indictment has revealed that Nina Rae Tatshama-Marchand, of Okanagan County, Washington, diverted $34,900 in tribal funds intended for a developmentally-disabled member of the Colville Tribe into her own accounts.
According to the indictment, Tatshama-Marchand opened a checking account with the victim, an enrolled member of the Colville Tribe, and after the victim turned 18, she diverted the majority of the funds intended for the victim into her own accounts. The indictment alleges that Tatshama-Marchand fraudulently obtained at least $34,900 in this manner.
“Protecting vulnerable members of the community and safeguarding precious and limited tribal funds are top priorities of our office,” said United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref.
The fraud charges carry sentences of up to 30 years in federal prison as well as restitution for fraudulently-obtained funds. The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Frieda K. Zimmerman.
An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case number is 2:24-CR-81-TOR.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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