Omaha Private Eye Accused of Defrauding Client

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Omaha private eye accused of defrauding client of more than $850,000

An Omaha private investigator was indicted Thursday on allegations that she schemed to defraud a client of more than $850,000.

Patricia Walker-Halstead has been charged by the federal government with 11 counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors say Walker-­Halstead used payments from the client for personal expenses and gambling rather than on background checks and other security services.

Omaha World-Herald August 23, 2013