United States Attorney's Office for the District of Montana
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Female duo sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft
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Female duo sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana
MISSOULA - A pair of women from Charlotte, North Carolina who stole identities to withdraw funds from bank accounts have been sentenced, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.
April Lynn Turner-Gross, 39, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Yesterday, Turner-Gross was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Kimberly Gail Worden, 41, pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. On March 17, 2026, Worden was sentenced to 29 months imprisonment to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
The defendants were also ordered to pay $71,300 jointly in restitution.
U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided.
The government alleged in court documents that Turner-Gross and Worden stole identities and fraudulently withdrew funds from customer accounts at banks in Montana. The investigation has identified 18 fraudulent cash withdrawals from 18 customer accounts at ten different financial institutions for a total loss of $71,300.00.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Katy Stack prosecuted the case. The FBI conducted the investigation.
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Updated April 9, 2026
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Financial Fraud
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