A 30-year-old boutique proprietor from South Carolina has been taken into custody for the 12th time this year amid allegations she defrauded dozens of online customers, according to local law enforcement. The repeated arrests stem from claims that she accepted payments for goods that were never delivered, leaving victims without merchandise or refunds.
Allegations of Fraud and Multiple Arrests
Authorities allege the owner of a children’s clothing boutique based in Belton accepted money from more than 50 customers statewide who ordered items online but never received them. Victims reported having their payment taken, being given excuses for missing shipments and then blocked from further communication.
Law enforcement agencies across multiple counties, including Pickens, Anderson, Greenwood, and Cherokee, have pursued charges ranging from misdemeanor to felony counts for obtaining property under false pretenses. Documents show the latest arrest occurred in late February and involved a charge for allegedly taking payment for merchandise valued at under $2,000. She was released on bond pending further court proceedings.
Timeline of Legal Actions and Public Reaction
The series of arrests began earlier in 2026, with the subject repeatedly booked into county detention centers throughout the region. Most of the charges relate to incidents in which customers claim they were never sent the products they ordered from her online boutique, despite confirmations of payment.
Social media users have nicknamed the woman the “Boutique Bandit” due to her frequent arrests and the unusually polished appearance of her mugshots. Many online commenters have shared reactions to the continuing legal saga, highlighting both the repetition of charges and the alleged impact on customers.
