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NJ Woman Charged in Identity Theft Ring
Celeste C. Paige, 55, of Newark, New Jersey, has been charged with two counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.
According to the indictment, Paige entered TD Bank and Susquehanna Bank branches and used false driver’s licenses, sometimes posing as the true account holders, in order to withdraw money from and cash fraudulent checks against the customers’ accounts.
Paige faces a maximum sentence of 64 years in prison, including a two year mandatory term of imprisonment, a five year period of supervised release, a $2.5 million fine, and a $400 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Michael S. Lowe.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Paige is accused of using her scheme to scam the victims out of thousands of dollars, leaving them financially devastated.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone who may have been a victim of Paige’s identity theft ring to come forward and report any suspicious activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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