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'90 Day Fiance' Star Leida Margaretha Arrested For Wire Fraud, Forgery

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By Favour Adegoke on October 9, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
Updated on October 9, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT

"90 Day Fiance" star Leida Margaretha has been arrested for allegedly using her workplace to make "fraudulent payments and withdrawals to several outside business accounts and customers."

Margaretha, who made a name for herself on the popular TLC show, is now facing several charges, which include Fraudulent data alteration, Theft from a business setting, Forgery, and Wire fraud against a financial institution.

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Leida Margaretha Arrested For Making Fraudulent Payments And Withdrawals 

'90 Day Fiance' Star Leida Margaretha Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Through Her Workplace
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Former "90 Day Fiance" cast member Leida Margaretha has been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars through her workplace.

According to a report, Portage Police Department Lt. Ben Neuman revealed that officers opened an investigation into "internal theft" at Loggerhead Deco, a company that specializes in decorating glass bottles, on October 5.

This investigation revealed that 34-year-old Margaretha "made fraudulent payments and withdrawals to several outside business accounts and customers" while using the account information of Loggerhead Deco.

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'90 Day Fiance' Star Leida Margaretha Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Through Her Workplace
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Following the shocking discovery, several victims, who are said to be from Wisconsin and its surroundings, have reported hefty losses that run into thousands of dollars taken out from their accounts. 

Now, Margaretha is being charged with Fraudulent data alteration, Theft from a business setting, Forgery, and Wire fraud against a financial institution.  

As reported by WKOW, the Portage Police Department is still identifying victims, and more charges may be brought against Margaretha as the investigation continues.

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Leida Margaretha On '90 Day Fiance'

Prior to her arrest, Margaretha was known for her strong personality and turbulent relationship on the reality dating show "90 Day Fiance," where she was coupled-up with Eric Rosenbrook.

The pair could be regarded as the most controversial couple to ever grace the show due to their chaotic personalities and constant fighting. In the extended version of the show, Margaretha was deemed a villain for the way she treated her stepdaughter. 

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