SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Sacramento woman has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. 32-year-old Monique Marie Gonzales Grado admitted to using a victim’s identity to secure loans and make fraudulent purchases.
Gonzales Grado’s scheme took place between August 7, 2022, and October 3, 2022, targeting credit unions for car and personal loans.
She used the victim’s identity to obtain loans for a Mercedes-Benz, a Jaguar and claimed medical expenses. Additionally, she opened a mobile phone account and leased an apartment using the stolen identity…