Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his wife were among the victims of an identity-fraud ring that stole more than $2.1 million from hundreds of Americans and at least 10 banks last year.

Newsweek broke the story two days ago, and the Associated Press has followed up today, so the story is gaining more attention.

Anna Bernanke's purse was stolen last August from her chair at a Capitol Hill Starbucks. The thieves got her Social Security card, checkbook and personal IDs. Someone then tried to deposit a $900 check drawn on the Bernankes' joint account. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

One ringleader, Clyde Austin Gray, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. His alias was “Big Head.”