Former Nanny Caught In $60K Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Marin County: Police

TIBURON, CA – A San Francisco woman, formerly employed as a nanny in Tiburon, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport in late March, in connection with a felony credit card fraud scheme exceeding $60,000, police said.

The Tiburon Police Department announced the arrest of 35-year-old Naghmeh Novbakhtian, who is suspected of racking up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on a former employer's credit card.

The investigation began on March 26, when a Tiburon resident filed a fraud complaint. The victim told police that Novbakhtian had worked as a nanny in her home from July 2025 through December 11, 2025, during which time she had authorized access to a credit card for childcare-related expenses, police said.

According to police, the victim’s credit card company alerted her to a dramatic and unauthorized increase in spending after Novbakhtian’s employment ended.

Investigators discovered the unauthorized charges included airline tickets under Novbakhtian’s name, international travel, luxury hotels, cosmetic and spa services, retail purchases, ride services, and direct electronic payments to accounts associated with the suspect, police said.

The total estimated amount of unauthorized charges is over $60,000, authorities said.

Detectives tracked Novbakhtian, who was traveling internationally, and learned she was scheduled to return to the U.S. on March 31. She was taken into custody at approximately 6:50 a.m. upon her arrival at SFO on charges of felony credit card fraud.

The case remains under investigation. Tiburon Police detectives said they are currently examining additional evidence to determine if other crimes may be linked to the suspect, including a previously reported residential burglary.