Two Nebraska men are facing federal charges for their roles in a scheme that defrauded the Grand River Casino in northern South Dakota of over $350,000.
Roberto Carlos Gonzales Miranda and Roberto Orellana have been indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, theft from a gaming establishment on Indian Lands, and transporting stolen money.
The scam, which occurred in February 2024, involved a complex ruse where a woman and a man posing as a collections contractor convinced a casino employee to withdraw and deposit the funds at a Bitcoin ATM.
Miranda later took possession of the money, and Orellana received payment for his participation. Both men are awaiting their court dates.