EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 18, for identity theft after drafting a loan and depositing a check at GECU with another identity, according to the news release by the El Paso Police Department.

Ilian Irais Rodriguez, 26, is facing two counts of fraud use of personal identifying information. She was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a total bond of $15,000.

Ilian Irais Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of the El Paso Police Department.

Ilian Irais Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of the El Paso Police Department.

On Jan. 30, a victim contacted the El Paso Police Telephone Reporting Unit and reported an unknown person had drafted a loan in their name and deposited a check at GECU. An identity theft report was made.

A financial crimes detective was assigned to the case and identified Rodriguez as the individual involved in identity theft.

On Jan. 31, the case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review. On Aug. 10, Rodriguez was indicted by the 384th court.

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