Emily Vranic, 34, and Heather Marquis, 37, of Bremerton, Washington have been sentenced for running an identity theft and bank fraud operation affecting more than 250 victims over multiple years, according to the Department of Justice.
The pair used stolen mail to activate fraudulent credit cards, open new accounts, and gain control of existing bank accounts. Investigators found they rerouted mail through third-party addresses and used victim funds to cover their own mortgage payments. They also stole private records including tax documents, Social Security cards, and military papers.
One victim experienced $110,000 in unauthorized transfers that could have exceeded $170,000 without bank intervention. Prosecutors say the defendants attempted to steal at least $330,000 from their victims during the three-year period.
Vranic received a three-year prison sentence while Marquis was sentenced to 31 months, with both receiving three years of supervised release following their prison terms. Marquis agreed to pay $102,784 in restitution, while Vranic's restitution hearing is scheduled for October 2026.
"These defendants attempted to steal at least $330,000 from their victims over a three-year period – ID theft and bank fraud was their 'job,' and for at least 15 victims they were all too successful," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd.
