(Eugene, OR) -- A California woman who was running a credit card "bust-out" scheme from Corvallis has been sentenced to prison. Federal prosecutors say 37-year-old Mariam Gevorkova got eight other people to work with her. They'd obtain credit cards, run up large balances, and then report the purchases as not being authorized. The banks sought reimbursement from the credit card companies. Geverkova stole two-and-a-half million dollars. They spent the money on jewelry, clothing, gambling, and vacations. Geverokova pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in federal prison and must repay two-and-a-half million dollars.