U.S. Department
of Justice
United States v. Katrenia Harris
Case No. 8:25-cr-314-WFJ-NHA
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Katrenia Harris represented herself as an authorized insurance agent for a major automobile insurance carrier and sold false insurance policies to unsuspecting clients between 2017 and 2023. A grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging Harris with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343. An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
Known victims of the charged offenses have received separate notice of their rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2004, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 3771. These rights apply only to victims of the counts charged in federal court.
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If you believe you are a victim of these offenses, please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tampa Division, at KHInsuranceVictims@fbi.gov.
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Criminal Case Documents
Court Events
On April 16, 2026, Harris pleaded guilty to five counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.
As part of the plea agreement, Harris had to acknowledge her guilt. Further, Harris understood and agreed that the Court shall order her to pay restitution to any victim who has suffered a loss that was directly and proximately caused by the offense, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3663A. If you are a victim who suffered financial losses because of the offense and you would like to make a claim for restitution in the amount of your losses, please provide this information along with supporting documents showing any losses you experienced.
Harris is currently scheduled for sentencing on July 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. before United States District Judge William F. Jung. Crime victims are entitled to be present at sentencing hearings. Further, they are allowed to address the Court as to how the crime affected them if they so choose. In lieu of personal appearance, Courts allow written impact statements to be presented. Should you wish to participate in Harris’s sentencing hearing, whether in person or by written statement, please let us know as soon as possible. You are not required to do so, and you do not have to participate in this matter in any way.
Please email all responses regarding restitution, supporting documents, and victim impact statements to usaflm.tpavw@usa.doj.gov no later than June 17, 2026. Questions may be directed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Victim Witness Department at (866) 482-9913.
Federal Courthouse - Tampa
Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse
801 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602
Date and Location | Event | Notes |
| April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM Judge William Jung | Change of Plea Hearing | A change of plea hearing before Judge Natalie Adams is scheduled on April 17, 2026, 2:00 PM at Tampa Courtroom 11 A, Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, 801 North Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33602 for the case which involves defendant(s) KATRENIA LYNETTE HARRIS. The purpose of this hearing is for the defendant(s) to enter a plea of guilty. Your attendance is not required. If you are a victim of the charged offense(s) and wish to speak at the plea hearing, please call our office well in advance of the scheduled hearing date. |
July 17, 2026, 11:30 AM Judge William Jung | Sentencing Hearing | Harris is scheduled for sentencing on July 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. before United States District Judge William F. Jung. Should you wish to participate in Harris’s sentencing hearing, whether in person or by written statement, please let our office know as soon as possible. |
| Schedule updated May 21, 2026. | ||
Additional Resources
- Crime Victims' Rights
- MDFL USAO Victim Brochure
- Office of Victims of Crime
- FBI Help for Victims of Crime Brochure
- FBI Financial Crime and You Brochure
- Victim Connect Resource Center
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—Call, Text, and Chat
- Florida Department of Financial Services' Bureau of Insurance Fraud
Contact Information
For information or assistance with this case, please contact the Victim Witness Unit for the United States Attorney’s Office by calling (813) 274-6000 or e-mailing usaflm.tpavw@usdoj.gov. Please include reference to the case name in the subject line of emails.