West Virginia Woman Accused of Stealing Bank Card Info, Draining $18,000 From Victim Through Cash App

By Daily Hodl Staff

A West Virginia woman has been arrested on 127 counts of fraud after allegedly draining nearly $18,000 from a victim’s bank account through unauthorized access.

West Virginia State Police launched an investigation after the victim reported repeated unauthorized withdrawals totaling approximately $18,000 over several months, reports WSAZ News.

Detectives traced the activity to 37-year-old Ashley Newsome of Lenore.

She’s accused of obtaining the victim’s bank card information and using it to make withdrawals through her personal Cash App account.

olice secured arrest warrants for Newsome on 127 counts of fraudulent use of an access device, as well as charges of grand larceny and computer fraud.

Newsome was arrested and arraigned in Mingo County Magistrate Court and was later released on bond.

Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram
Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox
Surf The Daily Hodl Mix

&nbsp

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any assets including cryptocurrencies, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing.

Generated Image: Midjourney