Reading, PA – A Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing more than $15,000 was extradited this week from North Carolina to Berks County to face felony charges.
According to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, deputies transported Naghma Hashim on September 22, 2025, from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center in Smithfield, North Carolina. Authorities allege Hashim unlawfully took $15,100 from a skills and gambling machine without the owner’s consent.
The Pennsylvania State Police originally filed the charges on March 25, 2025. Officials added that Hashim is also wanted in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, for similar felony theft allegations.
Court records show Hashim was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Book, who set bail at $5,000 secured. After her arraignment, she was taken to the Berks County Jail, where she remains pending further court proceedings.
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office noted that the case involves coordinated efforts between multiple jurisdictions.
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