Tag: embezzlement
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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.
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