Hartsdale Woman Arrested by Bayonne Police in NJ for Extensive Bank Fraud Scheme

BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department took into custody a Hartsdale resident, Diana M. Grima, 45, yesterday, following a string of check frauds across numerous BCB Bank branches. The arrest took place at 12:11 PM in the vicinity of 860 Broadway (BCB).

The police had been alerted by the BCB staff, who reported a female attempting to defraud the bank. Arriving on the scene, officers found Grima walking away from the bank, heading northbound on Broadway.

Upon conducting an on-scene investigation, Grima was identified as the person responsible for the numerous check frauds that had taken place at various BCB locations. Investigators found that Grima had opened several accounts using different names and had deposited over $75,000.00 in U.S. Treasury checks into these accounts.

Grima’s modus operandi involved returning to the branches and attempting to withdraw large sums of money. However, her attempt to make a fraudulent withdrawal yesterday backfired when alert BCB staff notified the police, leading to her immediate arrest.

Charges against Grima include Credit Card Theft, Hindering Apprehension, two counts of Forgery, and two counts of Exhibiting False Documents.

The Bayonne Police Department commends the BCB staff for their vigilance, highlighting the role of community awareness in combating such fraudulent activities. The investigation is ongoing as the police work to unravel the full extent of Grima’s fraudulent operations.

The arrest serves as a reminder to the community to remain vigilant against suspicious banking activities and to promptly report them to the police.