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United States of America v. Andrea Cochran
Date: 08-28-2025
Case Number: 2:25-cr-00120
Judge: LEW
Court: The United States District Court for the District of Maine (Cumberland County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Portland, Maine Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Portland, Maine criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with to bank fraud, false use of a passport, and aggravated identity theft.
Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Multiple Fraud Offenses
A Texas woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland today to bank fraud, false use of a passport, and aggravated identity theft.
According to court records, in June 2024, Andrea Cochran, 51, entered a credit union in Westbrook and used a falsified passport card to withdraw money from a victim's accounts. The falsified passport card presented by Cochran bore her picture but had the personal information of the victim account holder. She also presented the victim's Social Security number and forged the victim's signature for each withdrawal.
Cochran faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $1 million to be followed by up to five years of supervised release. A federal district judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service investigated the case, with assistance from the Westbrook Police Department and the Windham Police Department.
Cochran faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $1 million to be followed by up to five years of supervised release.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Andrea Cochran?
The outcome was: Cochran faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $1 million to be followed by up to five years of supervised release.
Which court heard United States of America v. Andrea Cochran?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of Maine (Cumberland County), ME. The presiding judge was LEW.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Andrea Cochran?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Portland. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Portland, Maine Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Andrea Cochran decided?
This case was decided on August 28, 2025.