A woman has been charged with fraud after stealing through multiple identity thefts has been arrested by Murrumbidgee Police District officers.
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At 11am on Thursday Hillston police, supported by the Murrumbidgee detectives and the pro-active crime team, searched a Hillston home.
The 34-year-old woman is alleged to have conducted an elaborate fraud with multiple identity thefts.
Over the course of four months, police allege the woman took money from online bank accounts, applied for credits and personal loans.
The amount stolen is so far estimated to be $933,000. Investigators seized computers, tablets, telephones and sim cards in their search.
Police say the woman came to their notice following her alleged involvement in a break and enter at Hillston, where she allegedly took cash, clothes and jewellery worth $2000.
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Officers say there are eight victims across NSW and Victoria who have been identified so far, some victims weren't aware they had been allegedly targeted until they were contacted by police.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and multiple charges for fraud are expected to be laid by police.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Griffith police station on 6969 4299