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Florida Woman Arrested for Hacking Civil Rights Activist's Bank Accounts

Florida Woman Arrested for Hacking Civil Rights Activist's Bank Accounts

First seen 18 Oct 2026, 21:07 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 18, 2026 at 21:07 UTC
  • •Shonse' Kristin Monet Joseph arrested for hacking civil rights activist's bank accounts.
  • •Investigation revealed unauthorized access to three PNC business accounts.
  • •Surveillance footage linked Joseph to cash withdrawals totaling $2,000.

Shonse' Kristin Monet Joseph, a 29-year-old woman from West Palm Beach, was arrested for allegedly hacking into the bank accounts of 94-year-old civil rights activist Edith Bush. The investigation began on August 10, 2026, after Bush reported unauthorized access to three PNC business bank accounts belonging to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee. Joseph had previously been granted access to Bush's computer, which contained sensitive banking information. Police found that the mailing addresses and account signers were altered to Joseph's residence. Surveillance footage captured a woman matching Joseph's description withdrawing cash using mobile prompts. She faces multiple charges, including grand theft and identity theft, as investigations continue to determine the full financial impact.

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2026-08-10
Investigation initiated
Edith Bush reported unauthorized access to her bank accounts, prompting police investigation.
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2026-10-18
Arrest made
Shonse' Kristin Monet Joseph was arrested following the investigation into the bank account hacking.
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What charges does Joseph face?
Joseph faces charges including organized scheme to defraud, identity theft, and grand theft.
How was the hacking discovered?
The hacking was discovered after Edith Bush reported unauthorized access to her bank accounts on August 10, 2026.
What evidence linked Joseph to the crime?
Surveillance footage and altered account information linked Joseph to the unauthorized withdrawals.