Tag: embezzlement
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Union Leaders Convicted of Racketeering, Fraud, and Embezzlement
A federal jury convicted former leaders of the Boilermakers Union, including its president and his wife, of racketeering, fraud, and embezzlement totaling millions in union dues, involving no-show jobs, lavish travel, and an unauthorized $7 million loan.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegalFederal GovernmentBanking Union FraudRacketeeringEmbezzlementBoilermakers UnionNewton JonesFBIDepartment of Labor
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Northern Nevada Man Indicted for Embezzling Nearly $8 Million from Broadband Project
Stephen A. Kromer, owner of Uprise, LLC, faces a 16-count federal indictment for allegedly embezzling over $7.8 million from a USDA ReConnect broadband grant intended for rural Lovelock, Nevada, diverting funds to personal accounts and cryptocurrency.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetEconomyFinancial Markets Stephen A. KromerUprise LLCEmbezzlementBroadband InfrastructureLovelock NevadaUSDA ReConnect ProgramMoney LaunderingFBI
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Shelton Woman Pleads Guilty to $739K Embezzlement Scheme
A Shelton woman, Pamela Aguilar, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling over $739,000 from a Danbury software company. She faces up to 20 years in prison for the scheme, which involved fraudulent transfers and false reports.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Pamela AguilarSheltonEmbezzlementWire FraudDanburyFederal Bureau of InvestigationConnecticutFBI
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Ohio Resident Indicted for $460,000 Wire Fraud and Embezzlement
Yelena Andrews, an Ohio resident, faces federal charges for wire fraud and embezzlement of over $460,000. She allegedly committed the fraud as a paralegal at an Erie, Pennsylvania, law firm.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Yelena AndrewsWire FraudEmbezzlementEriePennsylvaniaFBILegal Services
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Springfield Investment Professional Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Retirement Funds
Bob Hunter, 72, of Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. He embezzled over $373,000 from clients' retirement funds, using "lulling letters" to conceal his scheme.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Bob HunterSpringfield MissouriWire FraudMoney LaunderingEmbezzlementRetirement FundsFinancial FraudFBI
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Former Circus Official Sentenced to 22 Months for $123,000 Theft
George S. Pace, a former St. Louis nonprofit circus official, received a 22-month prison sentence for wire fraud. He stole over $123,000 through unauthorized credit card use, diverted checks, and deposited donor funds into personal accounts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy George S. PaceSt. LouisNonprofit CircusWire FraudEmbezzlementFBIU.S. District Court
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Norfolk Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Over $123,000 to Cover Gambling Debts
A Norfolk woman received a year and six months in prison for wire fraud. Katherine Louise Henderson embezzled over $123,000 from her employer, a brake products manufacturer, to pay online gambling debts and support a shopping habit.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Katherine Louise HendersonNorfolkwire fraudembezzlementgambling debtsFBIFinancial Crime
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New York Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $500K from Trust
New York attorney Edward W. Miller pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting to embezzling over $500,000 from a trust he managed. He made unauthorized transactions and false representations, now facing up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyBanking Edward W. Millerwire fraudembezzlementtrustNew YorkConnecticutFBIFinancial Fraud
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Former Arkansas Non-Profit Director Sentenced to Four Years for $1.7M Federal Grant Theft
Star Rana Jackson, former AICA Executive Director, received a four-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud. She embezzled over $1.7 million in federal grant funds intended for indigenous people in Arkansas, also ordered to pay full restitution.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyEducationSocial Issues Star Rana JacksonAmerican Indian Center of ArkansasWire FraudFederal PrisonRestitutionArkansasEmbezzlementFBI
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FCPS Finance Technician Charged with Embezzlement, Computer Fraud
A Fairfax County Public Schools finance technician faces felony charges of embezzlement and computer fraud after allegedly stealing over $40,000 from Hayfield Secondary School. The investigation began in April, leading to her arrest and suspension.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalState GovernmentsSocial Issues Fairfax CountyFCPSEmbezzlementComputer FraudStephanie GaleHayfield Secondary SchoolFinancial CrimesFairfax County Police DepartmentReston
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Former PTA Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $100,000
Holly Mikkelsen, former treasurer for Summit Pointe Elementary School PTA, pleaded guilty to nine counts of bank and wire fraud, admitting to stealing over $100,000. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalFederal GovernmentBankingGeneral Politics Holly MikkelsenSummit Pointe Elementary School PTAEmbezzlementBank FraudWire FraudKansas CityFinancial CrimeFBI
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Springville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for $500,000 Embezzlement
A Springville woman received 41 months in federal prison for embezzling over $500,000 from a veteran-owned business. Debra Ann Vaughn, a former bookkeeper, used false entries and forged signatures in a "cold and calculated" scheme, causing severe financial hardship.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Debra Ann VaughnEmbezzlementBank FraudFederal PrisonSpringville IowaVeteran-owned businessFinancial CrimeFBI
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Former DuBois City Employee Pleads Guilty in $1.5 Million Embezzlement Scheme
Former DuBois City employee Roberta Shaffer pleaded guilty to federal program theft and money laundering, admitting her role in a $1.5 million embezzlement scheme with former City Manager John Suplizio.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalGeneral PoliticsEconomy Roberta ShafferDuBois, PennsylvaniaFederal Program TheftMoney LaunderingJohn SuplizioEmbezzlementFBI
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Cedar Lake Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Bank Fraud Against School PTOs
A Cedar Lake woman received a 15-month prison sentence for bank fraud, embezzling over $107,000 from school PTOs. Katie M. Tristan used funds for personal expenses and obstructed investigations, now ordered to pay full restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalFederal Government Katie M. TristanBank FraudEmbezzlementCedar LakeParent-Teacher OrganizationFBIHanover Community School District
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Coos Bay Bank Manager Charged with $1.9 Million Embezzlement
A Coos Bay woman faces federal charges for allegedly embezzling approximately $1.9 million from a bank where she served as manager. Heather Lynn Casas pleaded not guilty and awaits trial, facing significant prison time if convicted.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalBankingFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Heather Lynn CasasCoos BayEmbezzlementBank TheftOregonFBICrime
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Amarillo Woman Pleads Guilty in COVID Relief Embezzlement Scheme
Selene Varela, a former City of Amarillo employee, pleaded guilty to embezzling $41,350 from federal COVID-19 relief funds meant for the homeless. She is the third defendant convicted in a scheme that diverted aid from vulnerable residents.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Selene VarelaAmarilloEmbezzlementCOVID-19 ReliefFederal FundsCity of AmarilloFinancial CrimeFBI
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San Antonio Woman Sentenced to 51 Months for Embezzling Over $759,000
Daniella Vasquez received 51 months in federal prison for wire fraud. She embezzled over $759,000 from two employers, spending funds on luxury items and flaunting them on social media, demonstrating a significant abuse of trust.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Daniella VasquezSan AntonioWire FraudEmbezzlementFBIShavano Park Police DepartmentFinancial Fraud
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Pine Bluff Woman Sentenced to Three Years for $400,000 Bank Theft
A Pine Bluff woman received a three-year federal prison sentence for stealing over $400,000 from bank customers. Laura Parrish, 59, abused her position, embezzling funds for personal use and opening fraudulent credit cards.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalBankingFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Laura ParrishPine BluffBank TheftFederal PrisonEmbezzlementFinancial FraudArkansasFBI
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Clermont Woman Indicted in $3.9 Million Embezzlement Scheme
Colleen Kieran of Clermont faces federal charges after being indicted on six counts of wire fraud connected to a $3.9 million embezzlement scheme, according to the FBI Tampa field office.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Colleen KieranClermontFBI TampaEmbezzlementWire FraudCrimeFBI
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Former East St. Louis Library Director Sentenced to 15 Months for Embezzlement
A former East St. Louis Public Library director and public aid assistant has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting to embezzling over $100,000 from government employers.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEducation East St. LouisEmbezzlementFBI SpringfieldCrimeLegal CasesGovernment EmployersPublic LibraryFBI