Hall County woman accused of stealing thousands in immigration scheme, police say

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville woman was arrested after officials say she stole thousands from residents in a fraud scheme.

Police said 51-year-old Olga “Betty” Beatrice Villarreal of Gainesville is accused of deceiving people by claiming to process their immigration status expeditiously.

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During this scheme, police said Villarreal would use threatening means to further extort money out of the victims in addition to the thousands she had already stolen.

Police did not say how much money Villarreal stole or how many victims she had.

Villarreal was charged with three counts of felony theft by deception and felony criminal attempt.

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Investigators believe there are other victims involved in the case.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Gainesville Police Department at 770-534-5252.

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