TRENTON, N.J. — Two individuals have been charged in connection with a business email compromise scheme that led to the theft of $150,000 from a small business owner in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.
Marijane Reilly, 69, of Marietta, New York, and Glenn James Stenzel, 64, of Granbury, Texas, were each charged by summons complaint with one count of second-degree theft of property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake. The charge carries a potential penalty of five to 10 years in state prison and fines up to $150,000.
The incident stems from an August 2024 report by the business owner, who told authorities he had unknowingly redirected wire transfer funds to an unauthorized account after receiving fraudulent email instructions.
Cyber Crimes Task Force leads probe
An investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force revealed the stolen funds were sent to a Key Bank account controlled by Reilly. Officials said Reilly later disbursed the money through official checks to Stenzel.
According to investigators, surveillance footage and banking records confirmed Reilly accessed the account in New York and transferred most of the funds to Stenzel in Texas. Authorities also located one account containing $30,000, which has since been preserved pending further legal proceedings.
Detective Michael Smith led the investigation, which involved multiple subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants to financial institutions and internet service providers.
Prosecutor Marbrey said the charges underscore the significance of cybercrime enforcement. “This case highlights the growing threat of cyber-enabled financial crimes and the importance of law enforcement collaboration across jurisdictions,” she said.
