State police investigating $68K bank fraud case in Upper Bern Township

Pennsylvania State Police in Hamburg are investigating a large-scale theft and fraud case in which a victim’s bank accounts were drained of more than $68,000.

According to police, the incident was reported on July 25 at 2:44 p.m. in Upper Bern Township. Investigators said the 41-year-old female victim from Mohrsville discovered multiple fraudulent transactions on her bank accounts.

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In addition to the stolen funds, police said the suspect also counterfeited or forged a Pennsylvania driver’s license in connection with the scheme.

The case is being investigated as theft by deception and impersonation. Authorities have not released information about any potential suspects.

The investigation is ongoing, and police have not provided additional details at this time.

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