{"id":184841,"date":"2026-04-03T20:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184841\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:52:33","slug":"manhattan-man-arrested-for-identity-theft-financial-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/184841\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan Man Arrested for Identity Theft, Financial Fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Manhattan%2C+KS&amp;city=Manhattan&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Manhattan+Man+Arrested+for+Identity+Theft%2C+Financial+Fraud&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fks%2Fmanhattan-ks%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fmanhattan-man-arrested-for-identity-theft-financial-fraud%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d0241fe3111.jpg\" alt=\"An extreme close-up photograph of a shredded credit card, the harsh lighting and dark background creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic to conceptually represent the financial crimes at the heart of this story.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A shredded credit card, a stark symbol of the financial crimes that can devastate victims in the Manhattan community.Manhattan Today<\/p>\n<p>A 27-year-old Manhattan man named Jacob Theodore Disberger was arrested on Thursday morning in connection with a January investigation involving multiple financial crimes. Disberger was taken into custody and charged with nine counts of identity theft, six counts of criminal use of a financial card without the owner&#8217;s consent involving amounts between $1,000 and $25,000, four counts of criminal use of a financial card without consent involving amounts less than $1,000, and one count of mistreatment of a dependent adult.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Identity theft and financial fraud crimes can have devastating impacts on victims, causing significant financial losses and damage to credit. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these types of crimes in the Manhattan community.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>According to the Riley County Police Department, Disberger was taken into custody at approximately 10:41 a.m. on April 2nd in the 2700 block of Buttonwood Drive. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in January 2026. Disberger was issued a total bond of $20,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>      Disberger was arrested on April 2, 2026 at approximately 10:41 a.m.The original report was filed in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Jacob Theodore Disberger<\/p>\n<p>A 27-year-old Manhattan resident who was arrested on multiple charges related to identity theft and financial fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Riley County Police Department<\/p>\n<p>The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrest of Disberger.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Manhattan%2C+KS&amp;city=Manhattan&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Manhattan+Man+Arrested+for+Identity+Theft%2C+Financial+Fraud&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fks%2Fmanhattan-ks%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fmanhattan-man-arrested-for-identity-theft-financial-fraud%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Disberger will remain confined in the Riley County Jail as the case proceeds through the judicial system.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This arrest underscores the importance of vigilance against identity theft and financial crimes in the Manhattan community. Residents should take steps to protect their personal information and monitor their financial accounts for any suspicious activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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