Three individuals, including a former bookkeeper, were indicted for a payroll fraud scheme that lasted five years and siphoned over $1.1 million. The operation involved creating fake employees and issuing inflated paychecks through a defunct real estate company they controlled. The indicted parties, Maya Roytlender, Ihor Dubno, and Michael James, allegedly diverted the company’s funds into personal accounts to cover personal debts. Roytlender faces the most serious charge of first-degree grand larceny, while the others face second-degree charges. The trio was released without bail and is set to appear in court again on August 13.
"This defendant, along with two accomplices, allegedly carried out and coordinated an extended scheme to steal over a million dollars through lies and manipulation," District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
"Roytlender directed company checks to be issued as part of the fake payroll and oversaw the distribution of inflated payments," according to investigators.
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