A Richmond, Virginia woman admitted to charges of aggravated identity theft and transactional money laundering in the Northern District of West Virginia, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced on Apr. 14.
The case involves significant financial fraud that authorities say affected several banks, with losses ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million. Prosecutors said the crimes underscore ongoing concerns about financial security and the risks posed by identity theft schemes.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Kelli Renee Miller, 43, worked with Michael Vordjorbe to assume the identities of account holders without their knowledge or permission and withdrew funds from accounts at several banks—including some located in the Northern District of West Virginia. The two then deposited stolen funds into another account to conceal their actions. Authorities said Miller obtained $137,000 through fraudulent means as part of a larger scheme.
Vordjorbe pled guilty in March 2026 and is scheduled for sentencing on July 8, 2026.
Miller faces up to two years in prison for aggravated identity theft and up to ten years for money laundering. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge after consideration of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Eleanor Hurney is prosecuting the case for the government. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations; United States Postal Service; Loudon County, Virginia authorities; and Stamford Police Department from Connecticut.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over Miller’s plea hearing.
