Miami Woman Arrested for Second Time After Scamming Regions Bank out of $75,000

Brianna Rain Kruse, 23, was arrested for the second time in a complex case of alleged scams involving fraudulent car loans and identity theft after attempting to defraud Regions Bank for tens of thousands of dollars.

On August 21st, Kruse was arrested after allegedly attempting to obtain a vehicle loan from Regions Bank using the personal information of an identity theft victim. She planned to obtain a cashier’s check from a bank payable to her fictitious company, “Auto Advantage, LLC.”

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Kruse had successfully scammed Regions Bank out of $75,000 in May. The scheme involved securing a car loan for a new Mercedes-Benz using someone else’s personal information.

Kruse had Regions Bank issue a cashier’s check payable to “Luxury Motor Club,” another fictitious company she created under the stolen identity and registered on Sunbiz, to carry out this fraudulent act.

Police reports revealed a personal check for $100,000 issued by Key Bank to “Luxury Motor Club” on July 13th, 2023, further complicating the alleged scheme. This check, however, was returned unpaid, and the genuine account holder denied ever issuing it.

Kruse now faces several charges, including grand theft, fraudulent use of identification information, and false statements to the Department of State.

This is Kruse’s second arrest concerning a series of scams, emphasizing the sophisticated nature of the alleged crimes. The charges emphasize the gravity of her actions, with authorities uncovering a web of deception involving identity theft, fraudulent companies, and forged transactions.