Feds File New Indictment in $3 Million Fraud That Targeted CU's Shared Branching Network

The new court filing says 14 person were involved in the nationwide conspiracy that used fake IDs to steal money from credit union and banks.

By Peter Strozniak | October 22, 2024 at 03:42 PM

Federal prosecutors have filed a superseding indictment against two leaders and six other persons who were allegedly involved in a $3 million fraud conspiracy that targeted credit unions in the shared branch network.

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