Emily Vranic and Heather Marquis Charged in 2019-2024 Identity Theft Scheme Targeting 278 Victims in Washington

Two women from Bremerton, Washington, Emily Vranic and Heather Marquis, have been federally charged with identity theft and bank fraud involving a mail fraud scheme that affected 278 victims across Kitsap and Mason counties. The alleged operation, which spanned from 2019 to 2024, involved stealing mail and personal documents to infiltrate the personal and financial lives of hundreds of individuals. Authorities described the defendants as confident in their ability to carry out the scheme, which has caused extensive harm in Western Washington.