Three former bank tellers are facing charges in a theft scheme that targeted customers at Citizens Bank branches in the Boston area, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. The accused, Yeimaly Moscat, Yojairis Suazo, and Angelica Morales, allegedly used their positions to process unauthorized withdrawals from customer accounts, totaling over $90,000.
The statement released by the District Attorney's Office claims that between September and November 2022, Moscat and Suazo separately executed withdrawals for thousands of dollars by marking accomplices as "Known Customers." They allegedly withdrew $40,900 and $30,850, respectively. Angelica Morales is accused of joining the scheme later in 2023, with a total of $20,000 allegedly taken. These funds were disbursed through counter transactions to individuals posing as legitimate bank customers.
In detailing the allegations, District Attorney Ryan said, "The allegations in this case are that three defendants, executed a coordinated scheme to steal funds from bank customers," as reported by the District Attorney's Office. She continued by emphasizing the accused took advantage of their positions of trust, invading accounts, and using coconspirators to take substantial sums from the bank. The suspicious activity was initially identified by investigators from Citizens Bank, prompting action.
Moscat and Suazo have been arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court, with Moscat facing multiple charges, including Larceny Over $1,200 by Scheme, and ordered to stay away from all Citizens Bank locations on a $1,000 bail, while Suazo was released on her own recognizance. Morales is set to be summoned for arraignment on December 12, 2024. These charges are mere allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case continues to be investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, the Somerville Police Department, and the United States Secret Service, with prosecutor Andrew Ineson assigned to the case.
