Jose Ricardo Cordova, 55, of Houston, was arrested in College Station, Texas, after police say he tried to withdraw $35,000 from a MidSouth Bank branch using another person’s account information and a fake Louisiana driver’s license. Bank workers got suspicious and called the real account holder, who said he never approved it. Cordova was charged with fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and failure to identify as a fugitive.
Quick Facts
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Jose Ricardo Cordova, 55, of Houston |
| Where it happened | MidSouth Bank, 1912 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas |
| When | Friday around 4:15 p.m. (reported September 27, 2026) |
| Amount he tried to take | $35,000 |
| How he tried it | Another person’s account info and a fake Louisiana driver’s license |
| Charges | Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information; Failure to Identify as a Fugitive |
| Was any money taken? | No. The report describes an attempted withdrawal |
| Case status | Charged; no court date or bond amount was given in the report |
What Happened in College Station?
Police say a man tried to pull $35,000 out of someone else’s bank account at a College Station bank, and it did not work.
College Station Police were called to the MidSouth Bank on Texas Avenue South around 4:15 p.m. on a Friday. The call was about a fraud in progress. Arrest records say Cordova gave bank employees the account information and a fake Louisiana driver’s license for the account holder, then asked to withdraw $35,000.
How Did the Bank Catch It?
The employees felt something was off and called the real account holder.
That one phone call ended it. The account holder said he was not at the bank and had not approved any $35,000 withdrawal. Police were already on their way by then.
Did Cordova Admit Who He Was Right Away?
No. He kept claiming to be the person on the fake license at first.
According to the arrest records, Cordova kept saying he was the name on the license. After a while, he gave his real name. That detail matters because it is tied to one of his charges, which is explained below.
What Is Cordova Charged With?
He faces two charges:
- Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information. This is the Texas charge for using someone else’s identity details to try to get something of value, like money from a bank account.
- Failure to Identify as a Fugitive. The report does not say why he was considered a fugitive or where he might have been wanted. That part is still unclear.
The report does not list how serious the identity charge is (felony level) or what the possible penalty is, so this article does not guess.
Why Do Fake ID Withdrawal Attempts Fail So Often?
Banks still have people looking at the person in front of them, and they can call the real owner.
Fake IDs and stolen account numbers can look real on paper. But a teller can compare the name and photo, notice odd behavior, or just pick up the phone. In this case, the last step is what stopped the withdrawal. It is a simple check, and it worked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jose Ricardo Cordova? He is a 55-year-old man from Houston, Texas, arrested in College Station after an attempted bank withdrawal on a Friday afternoon.
How much money did he try to withdraw? $35,000, according to arrest records.
Which bank was involved? The MidSouth Bank branch at 1912 Texas Avenue South in College Station.
Did he get the money? No. Bank employees became suspicious, contacted the real account holder, and the withdrawal was not approved.
What kind of fake ID did he use? A fake Louisiana driver’s license in the account holder’s name.
What is he charged with? Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information and Failure to Identify as a Fugitive.
Is he guilty? That has not been decided. He has been charged, and a charge is not a conviction. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
How can I protect myself from this kind of fraud? Check your bank statements often, turn on account alerts for large withdrawals, and tell your bank right away if you see anything you do not recognize.
Where the Case Stands
Cordova has been charged, and the case is just getting started. No court date, bond amount, or lawyer was named in the report we could find. We will need more details from the courts or the College Station Police Department to know what happens next.
Source note: The details above come from a report by WTAW radio (College Station), which cites police arrest records. We could not find a second independent report or an official police press release at the time of writing.