If my ex-wife extracted money from my unemployment debit card without my consent, is she guilty of fraud and can I have her arrested?
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If my ex-wife extracted money from my unemployment debit card without my consent, is she guilty of fraud and can I have her arrested?
Asked on November 30, 2011 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your former spouse improperly and without your consent obtained money from your unemployment debit card she potentially engaged in a criminal act. To resolve the situation, I would call her up asking for the return of the money and follow up with your conversation with a written letter. Keep a copy of the letter for future need.
If she refuses to abide with your request, I would then contact law enforcement and make a police report about the situation. Do not threaten a criminal action against her. What she supposedly did could be considered theft and/or fraud.
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