Indianapolis Woman Charged With Felony Theft and Fraud
Stefania Flores faces criminal charges after allegedly defrauding a couple seeking immigration assistance.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Financial Crime
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Authorities have charged 32-year-old Stefania Flores with two counts each of felony theft and felony fraud. Prosecutors allege that Flores accepted payments from a local couple while falsely promising to help them secure U.S. citizenship.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of fraudulent immigration services that target vulnerable residents. Officials suspect that the business known as Global Services may have defrauded additional victims in the area.
Stefania Flores faces two counts of felony theft and two counts of felony fraud in Marion County. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison for her alleged actions.
The players
Stefania Flores
She is a 32-year-old individual charged with multiple felony counts of theft and fraud.
Global Services
This is a business entity currently under investigation by authorities for potential fraudulent activities.
The details
Flores allegedly collected $1,775 from the victims via Zelle between 2024 and 2025 under the guise of processing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documents. The couple sought help with citizenship, marriage licenses, and lease agreements but failed to receive any results after 1.5 years.
Timeline
Between 2024 and 2025, Flores allegedly received payments from the couple.
As of September 2026, Flores was charged with felony counts.
Legal Context
This case reflects broader trends in financial crimes where perpetrators exploit the complexities of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services process to target immigrants. Such incidents frequently lead to increased scrutiny of unlicensed immigration consultancies in urban jurisdictions.
Local residents seeking immigration help are urged to verify the credentials of any agency before sharing sensitive information or payments. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of the alleged fraud at Global Services to identify other potential victims.
The takeaway
Scammers often target residents by mimicking professional legal services to steal money and personal identification. Always use official government portals for immigration documentation to avoid falling victim to financial fraud.
Further reading
Learn more about local investigations and legal actions in our Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox 59.
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