Gilroy woman accused of scamming South Bay Hispanic residents

A Gilroy woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing more that a quarter of a million dollars from people in the South Bay Hispanic community over the last six months through a fraudulent money transfer service.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said Leticia Ramona Gonzalez Sandoval, 44, is accused of scamming customers out of money she promised to wire to Mexico through her business called Creaciones Lety, operated at 7261 Monterey St.

Investigators the fraud unit said Sandoval is accused of pocketing the money and is facing 14 counts including grand theft and securities fraud. The District Attorney’s Office said in many cases, people invested their entire life savings through a fraudulent investment scheme, also allegedly operated by Sandoval.

Prosecutors said she could face up to 20 years and four months in prison, if convicted.

Investigators are looking for more victims and anyone who thinks they were a victim are asked to call Gilroy Police.

Sandoval is currently being held in the Santa Clara County Jail on $1 million dollar bail.