An Illinois woman was arrested after an investigation into an alleged attempt to transfer $40,000 from a Pinehurst resident’s bank account, according to the Pinehurst Police Department.
Adriana Wallace, 37, of Decatur, Illinois, allegedly transferred $40,000 from the victim’s account into an account belonging to her on May 28, 2025. She then allegedly converted the funds into cashier’s checks, police said.
Pinehurst detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Wallace with one count of attempted felony obtaining property by false pretenses.
Wallace was located and arrested in Decatur before being extradited to North Carolina. She was booked into the Moore County Detention Facility on Nov. 7 and received a $5,500 secured bond.
She is scheduled to appear in Moore County District Court on Nov. 25.
“The investigation required coordination across state lines, highlighting the detailed work involved in pursuing financial crimes and protecting our community,” notes the Pinehurst Police Department. “The Pinehurst Police Department remains committed to thoroughly investigating financial crimes, following the evidence, and pursuing appropriate criminal charges.”
All charges are allegations, and Wallace is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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Via Pinehurst Police Department.
