Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested a woman in connection with an identity theft and fraud investigation after she illegally used a victim’s banking information.

The investigation began after the victim reviewed their personal financial statements and noticed unauthorized transactions. Detectives determined that between September 2, 2025, and January 22, 2026, the suspect, Annaya Lisette Hines, age 26, of Waldorf, fraudulently obtained the victim’s banking information and used that information to make unauthorized electronic payments to cover bills. During that time, the suspect successfully withdrew approximately $9,100 from the victim’s bank account before the theft was discovered.

As detectives continued their investigation, financial records revealed Hines had processed approximately $27,000 in transactions involving five different financial institution accounts, indicating that multiple victims may have been impacted.

After several months of investigative work to identify and locate Hines, detectives obtained a criminal summons against her, charging her in connection with this case.  Detectives also served a search warrant on May 14, 2026, at the residence where she was living. During the search, investigators recovered evidence related to additional identity theft and fraud-related crimes.  Hines, who was also wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant on unrelated charges, was taken into custody and transported to the Charles County Detention Center.  Detectives further determined that the suspect is currently on probation and has been wanted in other states for similar fraud-related offenses over the years. She is currently being held without bond, and detectives continue to investigate her connection to other fraud cases.

Tips to Help Prevent Financial Fraud

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to take the following steps to help protect themselves from financial fraud and identity theft:

  • Review bank and credit card statements regularly for unfamiliar charges.
    • Report suspicious transactions immediately to your bank or financial institution.
    • Protect sensitive financial information, including account and routing numbers.
    • Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication for online banking accounts.
    • Shred documents containing personal or financial information before discarding them.
    • Monitor your credit reports for accounts or activity you do not recognize.

Anyone who believes they may be a victim of fraud is encouraged to contact the Charles County Sheriff’s Office at 301-932-2222. Detective Gordon is investigating.

Annaya Lisette Hines

CONTACT:
Diane Richardson
Media Relations Specialist
301-609-6557 or 240- 682-1658

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