Livingston man indicted for impersonating FBI agent in nearly $100,000 scheme
HOUSTON / Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – A 35-year-old East Texas man has made his initial appearance in federal court on charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and impersonating an officer or employee of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Previously in custody on related charges, Daniel Ricardo Field was transferred to federal authorities and made his initial appearance bef0re U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray. He is set for a detention hearing at 2 p.m.
The three-count indictment, returned Aug. 13, alleges Field impersonated an FBI special agent in an attempt to defraud Ally Bank of $93,462.56. On or about April 22, he also allegedly used another individual’s personal information such as name, birthdate and Social Security number in an attempt to execute the scheme.
If convicted of bank fraud, Field faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a possible $1 million maximum fine, while impersonating a federal officer carries a maximum three-year sentence and up to $250,000 as a potential fine. He also faces another two years if convicted of the identity theft which must be served consecutively to any other prison term imposed.
FBI conducted the investigation with the assistance of Harris County Sherriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Celia Moyer is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas
