FORT WAYNE – Horia Malutan, age 43 and Kelly Kreiger, age
35, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana were charged in a criminal complaint with armed
bank robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.
According to documents in this case, on December 24, 2019,
Malutan, armed with a dangerous weapon, allegedly forced his way into a bank
located on Lower Huntington Road. Once
inside, he demanded to be taken to the vault where he had employees fill a bag
with money. Once the bag was filled with
cash, he ordered the employees to lay down in the vault while he exited the
bank. He was later identified through a
tip that was received by police. It is also alleged that, Kelly Kreiger, the
bank manager, had assisted in the planning, thus aiding and abetting the
robbery. Over $220,000.00 was taken during the robbery.
US Attorney Kirsch said, “I commend the efforts of the FBI
along with our state and local law enforcement partners in solving this
case. Our law enforcement partners are
dedicated professionals that work in unison to bring cases like this to
justice.”
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasizes that a
Criminal Complaint is merely an allegation and that all persons are presumed
innocent until, and unless proven guilty in court.
If convicted, any specific sentence to be imposed will be
determined by the Judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes
and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation Safe Streets Gang Task Force which is comprised of the Fort Wayne
Police Department, the Indiana State Police Organized Crime and Corruption Unit
and the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.
Also assisting in the investigation was the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives. The case is being handled by Assistant United States
Attorney Lesley J. Miller Lowery.
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