(MISSOULA) – A Bozeman woman accused of obtaining relief funds through fraud admitted to charges last week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.
The defendant, Alaina Marie Garcia, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of money laundering. She faces up to 30 years in prison for the bank fraud, a maximum fine of $1,000,000, and five years of supervised release. For money laundering, she faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing was set for May 20, 2026. Garcia was released with conditions pending further proceedings.
