A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted Tatiana Bazer, 40, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, on charges of wire fraud and impersonating a federal law‑enforcement officer. The indictment alleges Bazer deceived victims out of at least $3.5 million by claiming their money would support immigration services, projects in Ukraine, and other supposed needs. She reportedly used the funds for personal expenses and to cover a loan she said would resolve a shoplifting arrest, and sent false records such as bogus wire‑transfer receipts and fraudulent checks. Bazer pleaded not guilty at her arraignment; a status hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros and FBI Special Agent Douglas S. DePodesta.
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