St. Croix Woman Accused of Stealing $226,000 From Deceased Man’s Estate

Shantenysha Victor, accused of transferring estate funds to pay bills and credit card balances; faces charges of larceny, embezzlement, and fraud.

ST. CROIX -- The V.I. Police Department has reported the arrest of a 31-year-old woman, Shantenysha Victor, in connection with an extensive grand larceny and fraud investigation involving over $226,000 in stolen funds. According to the police report, the case stems from a complaint filed by the executor of a deceased man's estate. On June 27, 2024, the VIPD Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation that revealed Victor had allegedly accessed the deceased’s First Bank accounts without authorization. Using his account information, Victor is accused of transferring $226,704.68 to pay her personal expenses, including a Discover credit card, an AT&T Mobility account, a Banco Popular JetBlue Mastercard, and her personal Banco Popular checking account. These transactions were reportedly conducted via online banking and external transfers.