A Mecklenburg County woman has faced a slew of felony charges including identity theft and forgery, North Carolina authorities announced. Kisha Shawwanda Lane, 51, was arrested after allegedly exploiting the elderly and committing insurance-related fraud. According to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Lane's arrest follows a detailed investigation by their Criminal Investigations Division.
Officials report, that Lane manipulated the identity of an unwitting victim by forging a check to take $4,000 from a Transamerica Insurance Annuity Account. Additionally, Lane is accused of unlawfully accessing the same victim's computer and attempting to extract a further $2,400 from the account. These events unfolded earlier this year, with the initial crime reported on February 16.
Lane was apprehended in Rowan County last Tuesday and subsequently released on a $5,000 secured bond, according to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Following her release, Lane appeared in Mecklenburg County District Court yesterday to face her charges.
"Identity theft is a serious, and rampant crime," stated Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. The commissioner emphasized the department's commitment to sternly addressing insurance fraud and insurance-related identity theft across the state. The rigorous investigation and subsequent charges against Lane reflect a broader crackdown on such fraudulent activities by North Carolina authorities, as per the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
For further details on Lane's case and the broader efforts against identity theft in North Carolina, refer to the full press release available through the North Carolina Department of Insurance website.
