Former paralegal turned attorney convicted of embezzling from Orlando law firm
ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal jury has convicted Amaris Marie Delapena, 50, of Windermere, on 15 counts of wire fraud and 22 counts of bank … Read more
Embezzling
Plant City Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $290K from University and Charity
TAMPA, FL – Christina Lynn Morris, a 46-year-old resident of Plant City, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, as announced by United States … Read more
South Florida attorney charged with embezzling client funds, faces wire fraud and money laundering charges
MIAMI — A disbarred South Florida attorney has been charged in federal court with wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly embezzling approximately $650,000 from … Read more
Finance director indicted for embezzling over $320,000 from D.C. non-profit
WASHINGTON — A finance director for a non-profit advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzling more than $320,000 from his … Read more
Former Treasurer Charged with Embezzling from Firemen’s Benevolent Association
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly has announced the arraignment of John Shellock, 84, of Westbury, on charges of embezzling approximately … Read more
Sheepshead Bay Lawyer Indicted for Embezzling Client Funds
BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today the indictment of 66-year-old Alan Ross, a former personal injury attorney from Sheepshead Bay, for … Read more
Essex County Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Federal Benefits
NEWARK, NJ — Asmar Earp, a 37-year-old resident of Newark, Essex County, admitted to embezzling federal benefits meant for the disabled son of his missing … Read more
Dartmouth Woman Indicted for Embezzling From Multiple Employers
Jasmyne Botelho, 41, was charged with two counts of wire fraud. Botelho was previously arrested and charged by criminal complaint in December 2023. BOSTON – … Read more
Brooklyn Attorney Accused of Embezzling Nearly $3.8 Million Including Dead Man’s Estate
BROOKLYN, NY – Salvatore Strazzullo, a Brooklyn lawyer, has been charged with the theft of approximately $3.8 million from four clients, according to Brooklyn District … Read more
Political Campaign Treasurer Accused of Embezzling Nearly $1 Million
COLUMBUS, OH – A longtime political campaign treasurer faces charges for embezzling almost $1 million from campaign funds. William Curlis, 76, of Columbus, has been … Read more
Former Postal Worker Indicted for Embezzling Over $19,000
BOSTON, MA – Christine Hedges, a 46-year-old resident of Brockton, faces charges for the alleged embezzlement of more than $19,000 from the U.S. Postal Service … Read more
Former CFO of New Jersey Law Firm Charged with Embezzling Over $1.5 Million
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office has announced charges against John Dunlea, the former Chief Financial Officer of the McElroy Law Firm, for embezzling more … Read more
Former MoviePass Executive Convicted of Embezzling $260,000
A jury has convicted Khalid Itum, a former executive of the cinema subscription service MoviePass Inc., of embezzling at least $260,000 from the company and … Read more
Suffolk County Bookkeeper Indicted for Embezzling Over $1 Million
Bay Shore, NY – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Domenica Giordano, a 39-year-old resident of Islip Terrace, on charges … Read more
Troy Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $548K from Employer
TROY, NY – Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen reported that Debra I. Powers, 64, of Troy, New York, pleaded guilty on January 19 … Read more
Passaic County Man Accused of Embezzling $2.9 Million from Elderly Couple
NEWARK, N.J. – Charles Gallo, 34, from Hawthorne, New Jersey, faces wire fraud charges for embezzling approximately $2.9 million from an elderly couple. He was … Read more
Ocean County Woman Faces Charges for Embezzling $95,000 From Business
FREEHOLD, NJ — Dina M. Mulleano, 49, of Brick Township, has been charged with second-degree theft by deception, as announced by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond … Read more
Former Executive Director of Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education Sentenced for Embezzling Federal Funding
Montgomery, Alabama – Today, Acting United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced the sentencing of a former executive director for … Read more
Baytown woman imprisoned after embezzling millions from her employer
HOUSTON – A 55-year-old Baytown woman has been ordered to prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Judy M. Green pleaded guilty … Read more
Former San Mateo Resident Pleads Guilty To Embezzling More Than $1.1 Million From San Francisco Law Firm
SAN FRANCISCO – Jairo Tomas Santos pleaded guilty in San Francisco federal court today to bank fraud, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and … Read more
Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling from Missouri Company
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Thursday sentenced a man who embezzled about $280,000 from his employer to buy a boat … Read more
Tishomingo Woman Sentenced to Serve 18 Months in Federal Prison for Embezzling More Than $1.4 Million from Oklahoma City Business
Defendant Used Software to Alter Business Bank Statements OKLAHOMA CITY – Yesterday, STEPHANIE FANNIN, 45, of Tishomingo, was sentenced to serve 18 months in federal … Read more
Staten Island Controller Accused of Embezzling $1.4M from Queens Company
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Glenn Jakers, a Staten Island resident, was arraigned on charges related to the theft of $1.4 million from Eric Javits, Inc., … Read more
Queens Controller Charged with Embezzling Over $1.4 Million from Employer
QUEENS, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz has charged Glenn Jakers with grand larceny after he allegedly diverted over $1.4 million from Eric Javits, Inc., … Read more
Meridian Women Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Embezzling More Than $1.7 Million from Black Canyon Irrigation District
BOISE – Catherine Skidmore, 56, of Meridian, was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for a wire fraud and money laundering scheme in which … Read more
Former Executive Director of Tribal non-profit job training program pleads guilty to embezzling federal funds
Tacoma – The former Executive Director of the Western Washington Indian Employment Training Program (WWIETP) pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to … Read more
Bensalem Education Association Treasurer Arrested for Embezzling $28,800
BENSALEM, PA – Melissa Montney, the treasurer of the Bensalem Education Support Professional Association (BESPA), turned herself in to Bensalem Township Police today, after an … Read more
Former Paralegal Indicted for Embezzling Over $400,000 from Brooklyn Law Firm
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced yesterday that former paralegal Steven Cher, also known as Vladislav Cherednichenko, 48, has been charged with … Read more
Former CPA Charged with Embezzling $2.4 Million from Bensalem Company
BENSALEM, PA – Michael Bull, a 47-year-old former CPA of KGM Gaming LLC, has been charged with embezzling over $2.4 million from the Bensalem-based company. … Read more
Fairfax Teachers Union President Charged With Embezzling $400,000
Reagan Reese on January 26, 2023 The former president of a Virginia teachers union was arrested and charged with embezzlement from the organization on Monday, … Read more
Meridian Women Indicted for Embezzling More Than $1.7 Million From Black Canyon Irrigation District
BOISE – A federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment charging Catherine Skidmore, 55, of Meridian, with 25 counts of wire fraud and 24 … Read more
Former Portland Attorney Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling Client Funds
PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Portland attorney was sentenced to federal prison today for defrauding more than one hundred clients out of millions of dollars in insurance … Read more
Restaurant manager sentenced to prison for embezzling $300,000 from employer
ATLANTA – Scott Spilberg has been sentenced to prison for embezzling over $300,000 from his employer by using his company charge card for personal visits … Read more
Jack Vicars Sentenced To 27 Months For Embezzling Nearly $350,000
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On December 15, 2022, Jack D. Vicars, 49, currently of Bluff City, TN, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by … Read more
Former President of Waterbury Credit Union Admits Embezzling $250K
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the … Read more
Granby Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling from Employer
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAVID McMANUS, 57, of Granby, was sentenced today by U.S. Circuit Judge … Read more
Monmouth County union manager avoids going to prison for embezzling funds
An administrative manager of a carpenters’ union pension fund was sentenced today to six months of home confinement and three years of probation for embezzling … Read more
Former Carpenters’ Benefit Plan Administrator Sentenced to Six Months’ Home Confinement, Three Years’ Probation for Embezzling $140,000
NEWARK, N.J. – The former administrative manager of a carpenters’ union pension fund was sentenced today to six months of home confinement and three years … Read more
Fugitive Bookkeeper Apprehended in Utah After 8 Years on the Run Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Embezzling More than $2.2 Million
INDIANAPOLIS– Jody Russell Trapp, 58, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. According to court documents, from July 2009 … Read more
Taylorsville, N.C. Woman Is Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Embezzling More Than $15 Million From Former Employer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Donna Osowitt Steele, 53, of Taylorsville, N.C., was sentenced today to eight years in prison for embezzling more than $15 million from … Read more
Danville Woman Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $66,000 From Saint Anselm College
CONCORD – Renee Crawford, 35, of Danville was sentenced to 2 years of probation with six months of home … Read more
Albert Lea Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $200,000 in Public Housing Rent Payments
MINNEAPOLIS – An Albert Lea woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200,000 in tenant rent payments, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According … Read more
Local woman sentenced to prison for embezzling from employer
HOUSTON – A 47-year-old woman residing in Houston has been sent to prison following her conviction of mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. … Read more
Former Financial Controller Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Embezzling Over $1.8 Million From Montgomery County Multinational Technology Company
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Donna Laansma, 58, of Fairless Hills, PA, was sentenced to three years in prison, three … Read more
Anderson Community School Corporation Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzling nearly $1 Million Over More than Five Years
INDIANAPOLIS – Carla Burke, 62, of Anderson, Indiana, has been charged with wire fraud, and will make her initial appearance before a Magistrate Judge in … Read more
Newcastle Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Local Church
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, DARLA BRALLEY, 58, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging her with wire fraud and making … Read more
Ralls County Woman Admits Embezzling $1.2 million
ST. LOUIS – A woman from Ralls County, Missouri on Thursday admitted embezzling more than $1.2 million from her employer over six years. Stephanie D. … Read more
CPAP Clinic Employees Found Guilty of Embezzling from Employer
MINNEAPOLIS – A federal jury convicted two men of mail fraud and conspiracy for embezzling several hundred thousand dollars from Park Nicollet Health Services, announced … Read more
Florida Woman Charged With Embezzling $2 Million From Former Employer
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Catherine Latoski, age 52, formerly of Exeter, Pennsylvania and … Read more
Former NHA Director of Information Technology Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzling over $590,000 Worth of Electronic Devices
NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Housing Authority (NHA)’s former director of information technology was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for using his position to … Read more