Forney Man Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Ring Arrested Again

Miguel Yansel Castillo Fornaris, 34, of Forney, was arrested on October 23, 2025, at 11:16 PM by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office for engaging in organized criminal activity. This charge, which is considered serious, carries a total bail amount of $500,000, set by the Forney Police Department.

Details of the Arrest

According to jail records, Castillo Fornaris's most recent arrest is isolated from his previous criminal history, which includes serious charges stemming from a multi-million dollar credit card skimming operation he was involved in back in 2017. During that case, he was indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, to which he pleaded guilty. He was subsequently sentenced to 45 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme that targeted unsuspecting victims at gas pumps across the nation, resulting in losses exceeding $3.5 million.

In 2014, Castillo Fornaris faced additional charges, including three counts of burglary in the third degree and engaging in organized crime, among others. He was arrested alongside two accomplices following an undercover investigation that uncovered a theft ring responsible for significant property losses.

Background on Previous Criminal Activities

Federal authorities had previously charged Castillo Fornaris as part of a broader investigation into credit card skimming operations in the Louisville Metro area. The investigation revealed that over 7,000 credit card numbers were compromised due to the actions of multiple suspects, including Castillo Fornaris. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office, have emphasized the impact of such criminal activities on consumers and the importance of coordinated efforts to combat them.

While Castillo Fornaris's current charges are unrelated to his past crimes, his history of engaging in organized criminal activity raises concerns about recidivism. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.