OSWEGO COUNTY – On Monday, May 4th, 2026, Catherine Gunther, 49, of Oswego, NY, was arrested and charged with one count of Scheme to Defraud in the first degree, one count of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, four counts of Forgery in the second degree, four counts of Identity Theft in the first degree, and four counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the second degree. Gunther was the subject of an investigation since December 2025, that showed that she defrauded the University of Chicago, Bank of America, and several people known to her for a combined amount of $4,400. She did this by altering or forging checks and depositing those checks remotely by using mobile deposit with her bank. She was arraigned last night in Oswego County CAP Court and released.
It is possible there are more victims. If you believe you are a victim or have any information regarding this case, please contact the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office at (315) 349-3411.
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