Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers
Briefly

Derek Aut, a 28-year-old bank teller from Saugus, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement and aggravated identity theft. While working at a Boston bank, Aut stole over $180,000 by forging withdrawal slips from two customer's accounts. After one customer reported missing funds, Aut attempted to cover his actions by transferring money from the other victim's account to make it seem as though the funds were intact. Aut was initially charged in December 2024, and his sentencing is set for June 16, underscoring the serious consequences of his actions.
Derek Aut, a 28-year-old bank teller, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $180,000 from customers' accounts and committing aggravated identity theft.
Using forged signatures to withdraw money, Aut attempted to cover his theft by moving funds between victim accounts, highlighting significant breaches of trust.
Read at Boston.com
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