Woman Arrested for Defrauding Regions Bank of $47K+ with Counterfeit Checks

Sonia Infante-Perez allegedly cashed multiple fake checks at three Miami-Dade bank branches over two days.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:52pm

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A 55-year-old Hialeah woman named Sonia Infante-Perez was arrested and charged with multiple crimes after allegedly defrauding Regions Bank out of over $47,000 by cashing counterfeit checks at three different Miami-Dade County bank branches over the course of two days in December 2025.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge banks face in detecting and preventing fraud, especially with sophisticated schemes involving counterfeit checks. It also raises questions about how Infante-Perez obtained the counterfeit checks and whether there are larger criminal networks involved.

The details

According to the arrest report, Infante-Perez first targeted the three Regions Bank branches on December 17, 2025, cashing counterfeit checks for $3,929.91, $3,799, and $4,982.93 respectively. The following day, she returned to one of the branches and deposited a larger counterfeit check for $34,982.88. All of the checks were made out to Infante-Perez and claimed to be from a company called Contemporary Pools. Infante-Perez presented her Florida driver's license during each incident, and was captured on CCTV.

  • On December 17, 2025, Infante-Perez cashed three counterfeit checks at three different Regions Bank branches in Miami-Dade County.
  • On December 18, 2025, Infante-Perez returned to one of the Regions Bank branches and deposited a larger counterfeit check for $34,982.88.

The players

Sonia Infante-Perez

A 55-year-old resident of Hialeah, Florida who was arrested and charged with multiple crimes related to defrauding Regions Bank out of over $47,000 through the use of counterfeit checks.

Regions Bank

A major U.S. bank that suffered a loss of $47,664 as a result of Infante-Perez's alleged fraud scheme.

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What they’re saying

“Infante-Perez claimed that the checks were compensation for a digital marketing campaign she was involved with, but she could not provide details about the work she performed or contact information related to the employer.”

— Sonia Infante-Perez

What’s next

Before posting bond, Infante-Perez will have to show proof that the funds used for her bond were obtained legitimately.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing threat of check fraud and the need for banks to remain vigilant in detecting and preventing such schemes, which can result in significant financial losses. It also raises questions about potential larger criminal networks involved in producing and distributing counterfeit checks.