Madison Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Money From Relative

The charges stem from an investigation that started in February.

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(Madison, Ind.) – A Madison woman has been arrested on numerous theft related charges.

Sherri L. Dorten, 41, turned herself in to investigators at the Jefferson County Jail on Thursday morning.

Dorten is charged with Defrauding a Financial Institution, Identity Deception, Theft, and Corrupt Business Influence.

The charges stem from an investigation that began in February of this year after a women reported a family member had stolen thousands of dollars from her.

According to Indiana State Police, Dorten had allegedly been stealing money from a relative over a period of four years.

Evidence indicated that Dorten assumed the identity of the victim to obtain a loan and file bankruptcy in the name of the victim.

She is also accused of withdrawing money from ATM’s and wrote checks from the victim’s bank accounts.

Dorten is held in Jefferson County Jail pending an initial appearance in court.

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