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United States of America v. Andres Jo Bonness
Date: 09-17-2026
Case Number: 1:26-cr-00153
Judge: Daniel L. Hovland
Court: United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Burleigh County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jonathan J. O'Konek
Defendant's Attorney: Robert Quick
Description:
Bismarck, North Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.
Between April 1, 2025, and February 24, 2026, while employed as an accountant who provided payroll and charitable gaming audit services for non-profit clients, Andrea Jo Bonness, age 56, from Mandan, North Dakota, fraudulently accessed client bank accounts and transferred approximately $304,070.40 to her personal bank account to pay for online gambling.
Between April 1, 2025, and February 24, 2026, while employed as an accountant who provided payroll and charitable gaming audit services for non-profit clients, Andrea Jo Bonness, age 56, from Mandan, North Dakota, fraudulently accessed client bank accounts and transferred approximately $304,070.40 to her personal bank account to pay for online gambling.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Andres Jo Bonness?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Andres Jo Bonness?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of North Dakota (Burleigh County), ND. The presiding judge was Daniel L. Hovland.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Andres Jo Bonness?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jonathan J. O'Konek. Defendant's attorney: Robert Quick.
When was United States of America v. Andres Jo Bonness decided?
This case was decided on September 17, 2026.