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Woman Accused Of Bank Check Scheme

Source: Jersey Shore Online · Jul 28, 2026, 4:51 PM

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An Atlantic City woman was arrested and charged in connection with a check fraud scheme targeting OceanFirst Bank in Toms River.

Shiela Harvey, 59, is accused of depositing fraudulent checks into a bank account and illegally withdrawing $9,000. Authorities charged her on July 28 with two counts of theft by deception, four counts of forgery, and four counts of issuing bad checks.

The investigation was handled by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. This type of check fraud remains a serious financial crime in New Jersey, with perpetrators facing significant criminal charges and penalties.

Key points

  • Shiela Harvey, 59, from Atlantic City, was arrested for allegedly depositing fraudulent checks into an OceanFirst Bank account in Toms River
  • She is accused of fraudulently withdrawing $9,000 through the scheme
  • Harvey was charged with two counts of theft by deception, four counts of forgery, and four counts of issuing bad checks
  • The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office investigated the case
  • Charges were filed on July 28

FAQ

What charges did Shiela Harvey face?
Harvey was charged with two counts of theft by deception, four counts of forgery, and four counts of issuing bad checks related to the fraudulent check deposit scheme.
How much money was involved in this fraud?
Authorities said Harvey deposited fraudulent checks into an OceanFirst Bank account and withdrew approximately $9,000.
What is theft by deception?
Theft by deception in New Jersey occurs when someone obtains property or money through fraudulent means, such as depositing fake checks or misrepresenting facts to deprive another person of their rightful money.

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