Police Seek Third Suspect in $150K Texarkana Payday Loan Scheme
Texarkana Police are asking for your help in locating 32-year-old Tatyana Fisher, who is currently wanted on a felony warrant for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
Texarkana Texas Police say Fisher is connected to a case reported last month involving two employees at a payday loan business who were arrested after allegedly stealing more than $150,000 from their company. According to investigators, the scheme involved creating nearly 200 fake loans using other people’s identities.
Texarkana Investigators Say Fisher Helped Create Fake Documents
During the investigation, Detective Jarrod Dean determined Fisher’s alleged role in the operation involved preparing the paperwork needed to make the fraudulent loan applications appear legitimate. Authorities say this included creating forged bank statements and other supporting financial documents.
The investigation led to the felony warrant now issued for her arrest.
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Fisher's Additional Warrants Also Issued in Texarkana
In addition to the new felony charge, Texarkana Texas Police say Fisher already has other outstanding warrants, including a probation violation related to a previous assault conviction as well as a misdemeanor warrant out of Texarkana, Arkansas.
Here's How You Can Help Texarkana Police & How to Submit a Tip
Anyone who may know Fisher’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers.
Tips can be submitted by calling (903) 793-STOP (7867) or online at www.p3tips.com.
Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest.
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