Veronica Anntonette Oliva, 36, of Columbia, SC, has been charged with Dealing In Proceeds Of Unlawful Activities, Theft By Deception, Criminal Conspiracy (Theft By Deception), and Receiving Stolen Property, according to the release.
Police said the case began on Jan. 30, 2026, when a victim reported receiving a telephone call from a man identifying himself as “Sgt. Dean Mitchell,” who claimed to be a sheriff. The caller told the victim they had a warrant for missing jury duty and instructed them to withdraw $12,000 from their bank account to avoid arrest.
The victim withdrew the money and deposited it into a Bitcoin ATM, police said…