Aurora Phelps, formerly of Benton County, faces a count federal indictment, including charges of wire fraud, identity theft and kidnapping resulting in death. A Las Vegas woman accused of drugging and scamming her victims out of thousands of dollars is due in Benton County court in March.
Aurora Phelps, 43, faces a count federal indictment , including charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft and kidnapping resulting in death.
Authorities said Phelps lured victims through dating apps, drugged them and stole millions of dollars from their bank accounts. In Benton County, court records show Phelps was charged with theft of property and fraudulent use of a credit card in The charges stem from a incident in which Phelps is accused of drugging a woman, stealing her credit card and charging thousands of dollars.
If convicted on all federal counts, she faces a statutory maximum sentence of life in prison. It is not yet clear if she has legal representation. Watch on Demand. Press enter to search Type to Search. Las Vegas woman accused of drugging, scamming victims has Benton County ties Aurora Phelps, formerly of Benton County, faces a count federal indictment, including charges of wire fraud, identity theft and kidnapping resulting in death Share. Copy Link. Abner Sosa. Multimedia Journalist.
Las Vegas woman accused of drugging, scamming victims has Benton County ties. Aurora Phelps, 43, faces a count federal indictment, including charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft and kidnapping resulting in death. Phelps, who once lived in Benton County, is in custody in Mexico. The FBI said at least three of Phelps' alleged victims are dead.
