A Manchester woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a large-scale fraudulent money scheme involving suspects from several states and financial damage exceeding one million dollars.
According to Manchester Police Chief Ben Davis, authorities were tipped off on July 21 by a local bank about suspicious activity tied to a customer. Through investigation, it was determined that Linda Holz was actively involved in a scheme involving forged business and personal accounts.
Police obtained and executed a search warrant at Holz’s residence, seizing multiple digital devices that revealed evidence of forgery, money laundering, and identity theft. Investigators say Holz was involved in activities such as altering cashier’s checks, sending fictitious notices, and laundering illicitly gained funds through multiple channels.
The recovered digital evidence indicates that over $1 million was stolen through these illegal acts.
Holz is now facing several felony charges, including:
Money Laundering
Forgery
Fraudulent Practices
Identity Theft
Ongoing Criminal Conduct
Manchester Police are working closely with agencies in other states and the FBI to support victims and further the investigation.
Chief Davis emphasized the scale of the case, stating, “This investigation crosses state lines and involves numerous victims and suspects. We are committed to bringing justice in a case of this magnitude.”
