STUART — A Miami-Dade County man was arrested on dozens of fraud-related charges following an investigation into unauthorized credit card transactions at a Stuart Walmart, according to authorities.
The investigation began April 3 after a victim from Brevard County reported unauthorized charges made on her credit card at the store.
During the investigation, detectives determined the suspect had also used additional stolen credit cards belonging to victims outside Florida, including people from Washington state, North Carolina and Ohio.
Detectives identified the suspect as Akeine Banner of Miami-Dade County.
Banner was arrested May 8 on 36 fraud-related charges.
Authorities said the investigation reflects ongoing efforts by detectives to identify and apprehend suspects involved in financial crimes.