A Florida woman was sentenced on June 2 to 42 months in prison and ordered to pay approximately $118,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft involving a Kansas victim.
According to court documents, Marlo Y. Quinones, 57, of Port Richey, Florida, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors said that twice in February 2022, Quinones used another person’s identity without consent to petition the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas for unclaimed funds belonging to the victim.
U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser said, “When criminals use personal information to falsely impersonate you, they often steal not only your money, but also your peace of mind by turning your life upside down. Many victims spend years dealing with the havoc left in the aftermath of identity theft. We want people to know the federal government is actively working to prevent identity theft and to prosecute offenders when it happens.”
FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Chris Ormerod said, “The bankruptcy system in this country was meant to help people get back on their feet and not to exploit it. The defendant deliberately and willfully took money for personal gain through fraud and deception. This sentencing should serve as a reminder that the FBI will relentlessly pursue those who design schemes to defraud our government.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Trustee Program investigated this case.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas advances justice and community wellness through federal law enforcement efforts across areas including Wichita and provides services such as victim support and civil rights enforcement, according to its official website.