Niantic, CT — Destiny Ziolko, a 42-year-old woman from Niantic, was arrested on Friday for bank fraud after allegedly presenting fake identification and forged checks at several banks across Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Ziolko is accused of using fraudulent IDs to withdraw money from bank accounts at six different banks, including locations in Glastonbury and Sharon, Connecticut. The investigation revealed that she had targeted multiple banks, presenting forged documents to facilitate the fraud.
Upon her arrest, police discovered that Ziolko was in possession of two additional fake IDs and a fake passport. She now faces multiple charges, including:
Three counts of larceny in the third degree
Two counts of identity theft in the second degree
Two counts of criminal impersonation
Two counts of forgery in the third degree
Ziolko was held on a $50,000 bond and is currently in judicial marshal custody. Authorities are continuing to investigate her activities, and further charges may be forthcoming.
This arrest highlights the ongoing problem of fraudulent activity and identity theft, which authorities continue to combat with increased vigilance.
