A 45-year-old Hialeah woman was arrested and charged with identity-related fraud, grand theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia after she allegedly attempted to withdraw $8,400 from a St. Lucie County bank using fraudulent documents. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) said the incident occurred on May 22, 2026, when deputies responded to a report of a suspicious transaction at a local bank.
Details of the Alleged Incident
According to the SLCSO, the woman allegedly filled out a withdrawal form using a name that was not her own and presented a U.S. passport card that displayed her photograph but bore another person’s name. Deputies say she attempted to withdraw $8,400 using the fraudulent identification.
Investigators responded to the bank after staff reported the suspicious transaction. Deputies identified the woman as Idania I. Diaz Onieva of Hialeah, Florida. She was taken into custody at the scene without further incident.
Charges and Custody Status
Diaz Onieva faces multiple charges, including identity-related fraud, grand theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is currently being held at the St. Lucie County Jail.
No additional details regarding bond or a scheduled court appearance were included in the agency’s release.
Frequently Asked Questions About the St. Lucie County Bank Fraud Arrest
What is the woman accused of doing?
Idania I. Diaz Onieva is accused of attempting to withdraw $8,400 from a St. Lucie County bank by allegedly using a fraudulent U.S. passport card and filling out a withdrawal form under someone else’s name. She faces charges of identity-related fraud, grand theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
When and where did the alleged incident take place?
The incident allegedly occurred on May 22, 2026, at a local bank in St. Lucie County. Deputies responded after bank staff reported a suspicious transaction.
Where is the suspect being held?
Diaz Onieva is currently being held at the St. Lucie County Jail. Bond and court date information were not provided in the initial release from the SLCSO.
Which agency is handling the case?
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, made the arrest, and is handling the investigation.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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