A 26-year-old Stamford woman, Brandy Johnson, has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent check scheme that led to a financial loss of over $7,500, according to Darien police.
Fraudulent Check Deposited
Authorities say that in September 2024, Johnson deposited a forged check totaling $9,192.93 into her Fairfield County Bank account. The check was later confirmed to be stolen and fraudulently altered.
Bank Suffers Financial Loss
Following the deposit, Johnson withdrew $7,523, which resulted in a financial loss for the bank. After an investigation, police secured an arrest warrant and charged Johnson with:
Third-degree larceny
Second-degree identity theft
Third-degree forgery
Arrest & Court Appearance
Johnson was arrested on March 2 and later released on a $25,000 surety bond. She is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on March 25.
Authorities continue to investigate whether Johnson was acting alone or if others were involved in the fraudulent scheme.
