Police: Woman Involved In 'Maid To Order' Fraud
Woman Faces 4 Felony Charges
POSTED: 10:00 am EST March 10, 2010
UPDATED: 2:04 pm EST March 10, 2010
PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. -- A woman was charged this week after a lengthy fraud investigation that involved a business.Indiana State Police said that a business partner of Jane Melkey, 45, of Avon, in a business called Maid To Order first told them in 2008 that Melkey had fraudulently opened a credit card account using the partner's personal information and had racked up more than $6,000 in debt.Police determined that the credit card "was being used by Melkey for personal purchases," said ISP Sgt. Rich Myers.Melkey was charged with forgery, fraud, identity deception and theft, all felonies.Police said Melkey turned herself in a the Putnam County Jail Wednesday morning, where she was held without bond.
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