Wanda Jane Goode, Wire Fraud, West Virginia 2022

A Raleigh County woman has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge, marking a significant blow to the community.

Rampant abuse of power, Wanda Jane Goode, 42, of Shady Spring, was a cashier at a supermarket in Beaver that sold Visa prepaid debit cards. Her duties included activating these prepaid cards, but Goode took advantage of her position to carry out a brazen scheme. Between April 2019 and September 2019, Goode fraudulently activated numerous prepaid cards, making over $87,000 in unauthorized purchases and payments.

Financial havoc, The extent of Goode’s scheme was staggering, with the defendant amassing a total of $87,265.50 in fraudulent transactions. The financial impact of her actions will be felt for a long time, and the community is left to wonder how such a scheme could have gone undetected for so long.

Justice will be served, As part of her plea agreement, Goode will pay $87,265.50 in restitution to those affected by her actions. The court has also taken a strong stance against Goode’s crimes, with the defendant facing up to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced on June 16, 2022.

Law enforcement commended, United States Attorney Will Thompson commended the investigative work of the U.S. Secret Service, who played a crucial role in bringing Goode to justice. Assistant U.S. Attorney Negar Kordestani is prosecuting the case.

Court documents, A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:22-cr-00008.

Background information, United States District Judge Frank W. Volk presided over the hearing.

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