Crime & Safety
Man wanted in multiple Utah frauds
Salt Lake City, Utah — On Monday Police have identified a man they say is behind multiple frauds and identity theft crimes in over $90,000 in losses.
A 45-year-old, William Branstiter is alleged to have crashed nearly 50 counterfeit checks at credit unions throughout Utah beginning in Oct. 2020.
Branstiter uses the personal information of several victims to illegally cash the checks, according to police.
Officials say, dozens of banks have been targeted by Branstiter, who was previously convicted on federal felony charges of aggravated identity fraud, fraud with ID documents and attempted aggravated identify theft.
Police are asking anyone who knows where to locate Branstiter to call 801-743-7000.
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