New York Woman Charged in Alleged Organized Bank Fraud Scheme in Wyoming

Suspect accused of being part of crime ring targeting banks across the state

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:55pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a fraudulent ID card or bank document, capturing the stark, gritty details and textures of the object to conceptually illustrate an investigation into organized financial crimes.Investigators uncover evidence of an alleged organized bank fraud scheme targeting financial institutions across Wyoming.Casper Today

A 38-year-old woman from New York state has been charged in Casper, Wyoming for her alleged role in an organized scheme to defraud banks across the state. Christine Fitzpatrick, who initially gave police a false identity, is accused of making fraudulent withdrawals totaling over $20,000 from multiple bank branches in Wyoming over a three-day period.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of organized financial crimes targeting banks and the challenges law enforcement faces in combating sophisticated fraud rings that operate across state lines. It also raises concerns about the vulnerability of banking systems to identity theft and the need for stronger security measures to protect consumers.

The details

According to court documents, Fitzpatrick was arrested on April 7 after attempting to withdraw $8,400 from an ANB Bank branch in Casper using a fraudulent line of credit. Police say she had previously withdrawn $12,500 from an ANB Bank branch in Buffalo, Wyoming. Fitzpatrick allegedly told police she is a crack cocaine addict and was given instructions by "handlers" from her drug dealer to carry out the bank withdrawals. Investigators believe Fitzpatrick is part of a larger organized crime ring known as the "Felony Lane Gang" that has targeted banks across the Northeast.

  • On April 7, Fitzpatrick was arrested in Casper while attempting to withdraw $8,400 from an ANB Bank branch.
  • Two days prior to her arrest, Fitzpatrick successfully withdrew $12,500 from an ANB Bank branch in Buffalo, Wyoming.
  • Fitzpatrick told police she had been in Wyoming for three days carrying out the fraudulent bank withdrawals.

The players

Christine Fitzpatrick

A 38-year-old woman from New York state who is accused of being part of an organized crime ring targeting banks in Wyoming.

Felony Lane Gang

An organized crime ring that has targeted banks across the Northeast United States, according to law enforcement.

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What they’re saying

“The Casper Police Department remains the lead agency on this complex investigation and is working with multiple other agencies including the FBI to conduct a thorough investigation.”

— Rebekah Ladd, Casper Police Department spokesperson

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to work with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to determine the full scope of the alleged fraud scheme and identify any additional suspects.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of organized financial crimes targeting banks and the need for stronger security measures and cross-jurisdictional collaboration to combat sophisticated fraud rings that operate across state lines.