An Arkansas woman admitted in federal court on Wednesday to stealing more than $300,000 from customers of a New Hampshire credit union.
Tyra Brown, 27, from Benton, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Her sentencing will be scheduled at a later time.
The case was heard in the Eastern District of Arkansas after being moved from New Hampshire.
Prosecutors stated that Brown worked as a remote customer service agent for the credit union, which gave her access to sensitive customer information, including account balances and answers to security questions. Brown exploited this access to steal $310,674.89 from at least 10 elderly victims and tried to steal an additional $428,526.84.
According to officials, Brown transferred the stolen funds to her own account using wire transfers, electronic debits, and Zelle.
Wire fraud charges carry a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison and fines that could reach up to $250,000 or double the gross gain or loss, whichever is higher. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
In the federal system, parole is not an option.
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