Trenton, New Jersey. Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey said two people have been charged in relation to a business email breach plot that resulted in the theft of $150,000 from a Trenton small business owner.
The summons complaint charged Glenn James Stenzel, 64, of Granbury, Texas, and Marijane Reilly, 69, of Marietta, New York, with one count of second-degree theft of property lost, misplaced, or delivered by mistake. The charge carries a maximum penalty of $150,000 in fines and five to ten years in state prison.
The problem began in August 2024 when the firm owner reported to authorities that, after receiving false email instructions, he had inadvertently transferred wire transfer payments to an unapproved account.
Investigation led by the Cybercrimes Task Force
According to a Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force investigation, Reilly owned a Key Bank account where the pilfered money was sent. According to officials, Reilly later gave Stenzel the money in official checks.
Investigators claim that security footage and bank records verified that Reilly moved the majority of the money to Stenzel in Texas after accessing the account in New York. Additionally, authorities found one account with $30,000, which has since been held in reserve for additional court cases.
The investigation, which was headed by Detective Michael Smith, included numerous subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants to internet service providers and banking institutions.
The allegations highlight the importance of cybercrime enforcement, according to prosecutor Marbrey. According to her, this case emphasizes the significance of cross-jurisdictional law enforcement cooperation and the growing threat of financial crimes enabled by cyberspace.
