CONCORD, N.H. — An Arkansas woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $300,000 from multiple elderly accountholders at a New Hampshire credit union, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack and U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross announced.
Tyra Brown, 27, of Benton, Arkansas, admitted to one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Court Judge Brian S. Miller of the Eastern District of Arkansas will sentence Brown at a later date.
According to court documents and statements in court, Brown worked as a customer service representative for the credit union. Her job allowed her access to customers’ personal identifying information, security questions and answers, and account balances. Brown misused this access to steal $301,674.89 from at least 10 elderly victims and attempted to steal a total of $428,526.85 using wires, electronic debits, and Zelle transfers to accounts of her choosing.
The charge of wire fraud carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. Sentencing is determined by federal guidelines and statutes.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Hampshire conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alexander S. Chen of the District of New Hampshire and Katie Hinojosa of the Eastern District of Arkansas are prosecuting the case.
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