San Antonio pair admit to mail theft, identity fraud scheme targeting Corpus Christi residents

Federal prosecutors say stolen mail, counterfeit postal keys, and a stolen postal lock were used to access apartment mailboxes across Corpus Christi.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two San Antonio residents have admitted to a mail theft and identity fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of residents in Corpus Christi, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Federal prosecutors said the pair stole mail and used postal keys to break into apartment mailboxes between August and December 2025.

Authorities said Summer Muniz and Eusebio Valdez conspired to steal mail from hundreds of residents throughout Corpus Christi. Investigators said Muniz also stole a postal lock, while Valdez used counterfeit postal keys to access apartment mailbox units.

Prosecutors said information taken from the stolen mail was later used for identity theft. Muniz used those details to withdraw at least $2,500 from a victim’s bank account.

Both suspects have pleaded guilty in the case.

Sentencing is scheduled for June 3 before U.S. District Judge David Morales. Valdez faces up to 10 years in prison for possessing counterfeit postal keys. Muniz faces a mandatory two-year prison sentence for the identity theft conviction.

Officials said Muniz will also be required to pay restitution for damages to apartment mailboxes and for financial losses suffered by victims.

Authorities said both Valdez and Muniz remain in custody and will stay in custody until their sentencing hearings.