Chilean national charged in gift card fraud, identity theft scheme in Metro East

GLEN CARBON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A Chilean national is charged in a gift card fraud and identity theft scheme in Glen Carbon.

Maryorie Fernandez-Ormeno, also known as Guadalupe Maldanado Salinas, 36, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, access device fraud, attempted access device fraud and illegal entry after deportation and two counts of aggravated identity theft.

“Individuals who enter the U.S. illegally and steal from our communities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft.

Fernandez-Ormeno is accused of stealing a credit card out of a purse at the Schnucks in Edwardsville. She then reportedly used the stolen credit card to purchase over $5,000 in gift cards at the Sam’s Club in Glen Carbon.

On Oct. 2, 2023, Fernandez-Ormeno was deported from the United States. She is also accused of reentering the country unlawfully.