Lawsuit Accuses Co-Owner of Healdsburg's Michelin-Recognized Molti Amici of Stealing a $23K Bottle of WineMolti Amici, a highly anticipated restaurant, closed unexpectedly due to financial issues and allegations of fraud among its co-owners.
Texas Woman Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Fraud SchemeA woman in Texas sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $100 million from a youth development grant program for military families.
Kyra Worthy, ex-SF SAFE head, arrested and charged with 34 feloniesKyra Worthy, former SF SAFE head, was arrested for embezzling over $700,000 and faces 34 felony counts for misappropriation and fraud.
Law firm's CFO helped 'Real Housewives' husband steal millions from clients, feds sayChristopher Kamon helped attorney Thomas Girardi steal millions from clients, leading to his guilty plea and revealing a pattern of extensive fraud.
Woman stole $300K from church and used it on TikTok coinsAn Alabama woman admitted to embezzling almost $300,000 from a church to spend on TikTok coins and personal expenses.
3 Plead Guilty To Law School Embezzlement SchemeLaw school employees guilty of $1.3M fraud scheme, exploiting their positions for personal gain.
Crime and Public Safety | Union City company owner gave homeless man a job, set up arraigned marriage, and forgave him for theft. He repaid them by stealing $4.3 million, DA saysTrust can lead to vulnerability in business relationships.Betrayal by someone close can have devastating financial consequences.Ignoring red flags can result in significant losses.
Texas Woman Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Fraud SchemeA woman in Texas sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling $100 million from a youth development grant program for military families.
Kyra Worthy, ex-SF SAFE head, arrested and charged with 34 feloniesKyra Worthy, former SF SAFE head, was arrested for embezzling over $700,000 and faces 34 felony counts for misappropriation and fraud.
Law firm's CFO helped 'Real Housewives' husband steal millions from clients, feds sayChristopher Kamon helped attorney Thomas Girardi steal millions from clients, leading to his guilty plea and revealing a pattern of extensive fraud.
Woman stole $300K from church and used it on TikTok coinsAn Alabama woman admitted to embezzling almost $300,000 from a church to spend on TikTok coins and personal expenses.
3 Plead Guilty To Law School Embezzlement SchemeLaw school employees guilty of $1.3M fraud scheme, exploiting their positions for personal gain.
Crime and Public Safety | Union City company owner gave homeless man a job, set up arraigned marriage, and forgave him for theft. He repaid them by stealing $4.3 million, DA saysTrust can lead to vulnerability in business relationships.Betrayal by someone close can have devastating financial consequences.Ignoring red flags can result in significant losses.
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapseA former bank CEO embezzled $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam, leading to a 24-year prison sentence.
FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman IslandsFederal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customerA bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.
Interpreter who stole $17m from MLB star Shohei Ohtani jailed for nearly five yearsIppei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling debts.
FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bankThe FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapseA former bank CEO embezzled $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam, leading to a 24-year prison sentence.
FBI recovers $8.3 million embezzled by 'pure evil' Kansas banker in a cryptocurrency account in the Cayman IslandsFederal agents recovered stolen funds, providing relief to embezzlement victims who feared losing their life savings.
Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal over $200,000 directly from customerA bank branch manager was sentenced to prison for stealing over $200,000 from a customer's account using unauthorized access.
Interpreter who stole $17m from MLB star Shohei Ohtani jailed for nearly five yearsIppei Mizuhara was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling debts.
FBI recovers just $8M after crypto scam crashes Kansas bankThe FBI recovered $8 million from a cryptocurrency scam linked to a bank CEO's embezzlement that devastated a small Kansas town.
St. John Bosco coach Jason Negro embezzled money, paid football players' tuition in cash, lawsuit allegesFormer employees of St. John Bosco allege football coach Jason Negro embezzled funds while bypassing financial oversight, leading to wrongful terminations for whistleblowing.
Ex-Officer of Detroit Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $40 MillionWilliam A. Smith pleaded guilty to embezzling over $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, highlighting significant betrayal and community impact.
Tom Girardi found guilty of wire fraud: 'It wasn't a hard decision,' juror saysTom Girardi was found guilty of wire fraud for embezzling millions from clients, leading to emotional testimonies from victims.
Ex-Payroll Manager Who Embezzled More Than $2.5M From Law Firm Pleads Guilty To Wire FraudA former payroll manager at a Louisiana firm pleaded guilty to wire fraud and stole over $2.5 million by transferring funds to her personal accounts.
Mass. woman indicted for allegedly embezzling $200K from N.H. charity she ranA former nonprofit director was indicted for embezzling nearly $200,000 from her organization, using funds for personal expenses over two years.
Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming 'addiction to prostitutes'An attorney was arrested for allegedly embezzling $2.5 million from companies over four years, claiming an addiction to prostitutes as part of his justification.
Ex-Officer of Detroit Nonprofit Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $40 MillionWilliam A. Smith pleaded guilty to embezzling over $40 million from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, highlighting significant betrayal and community impact.
Tom Girardi found guilty of wire fraud: 'It wasn't a hard decision,' juror saysTom Girardi was found guilty of wire fraud for embezzling millions from clients, leading to emotional testimonies from victims.
Ex-Payroll Manager Who Embezzled More Than $2.5M From Law Firm Pleads Guilty To Wire FraudA former payroll manager at a Louisiana firm pleaded guilty to wire fraud and stole over $2.5 million by transferring funds to her personal accounts.
Mass. woman indicted for allegedly embezzling $200K from N.H. charity she ranA former nonprofit director was indicted for embezzling nearly $200,000 from her organization, using funds for personal expenses over two years.
Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming 'addiction to prostitutes'An attorney was arrested for allegedly embezzling $2.5 million from companies over four years, claiming an addiction to prostitutes as part of his justification.
Bay Area postal worker charged with stealing a large quantity of mail' on the jobA woman was charged with embezzling mail while working for the Postal Service, facing potential prison time.
A Vietnamese tycoon is scrambling to raise $9B to avoid executionTruong My Lan's appeal against a death sentence was rejected as she aims to raise $9 billion to avoid execution.
Success Real Estate in Boston mysteriously shuts downSUCCESS Real Estate abruptly closed, halting new business operations amid speculation of potential financial misconduct.
A Vietnamese tycoon is scrambling to raise $9B to avoid executionTruong My Lan's appeal against a death sentence was rejected as she aims to raise $9 billion to avoid execution.
Success Real Estate in Boston mysteriously shuts downSUCCESS Real Estate abruptly closed, halting new business operations amid speculation of potential financial misconduct.
YouTuber Connor Franta accuses business partners of siphoning more than $1 million from Heard Well. They deny it.Connor Franta is suing his Heard Well business partners for allegedly embezzling over $1 million from their company.
A bank exec stole $47 million for a crypto scam, and now he's going to jailA Kansas bank CEO was sentenced to 24 years for embezzling $47.1 million to fund a pig butchering scam, leading to the bank's collapse.
Vietnam court upholds tycoon's death sentence for $12bn bank fraudTruong My Lan could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of her embezzled assets, amid ongoing national economic concerns. She remains sentenced to death.
Swiss court convicts two PetroSaudi executives in the 'scam of the century' over $1.8 billion embezzlementTwo PetroSaudi executives were sentenced for embezzling $1.8 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, marking a significant legal outcome in a vast corruption case.
Former official pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from O.C. school districtFormer public school official embezzled almost $16 million from Magnolia School District.Contreras used stolen funds for a lavish lifestyle and faces up to 10 years in prison.
A bank exec stole $47 million for a crypto scam, and now he's going to jailA Kansas bank CEO was sentenced to 24 years for embezzling $47.1 million to fund a pig butchering scam, leading to the bank's collapse.
Vietnam court upholds tycoon's death sentence for $12bn bank fraudTruong My Lan could avoid execution by repaying three-quarters of her embezzled assets, amid ongoing national economic concerns. She remains sentenced to death.
Swiss court convicts two PetroSaudi executives in the 'scam of the century' over $1.8 billion embezzlementTwo PetroSaudi executives were sentenced for embezzling $1.8 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, marking a significant legal outcome in a vast corruption case.
Former official pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from O.C. school districtFormer public school official embezzled almost $16 million from Magnolia School District.Contreras used stolen funds for a lavish lifestyle and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Lawyer who admits pilfering client money to support luxury lifestyle is jailed for contempt | CBC NewsSinga Bui was sentenced for contempt of court after embezzling client funds and defying legal orders, highlighting serious misconduct in her legal practice.
Millions in missing homebuyer money lands Toronto lawyer couple in jail for contempt | CBC NewsToronto lawyers jailed for contempt after failing court orders on missing funds from their trust account.
Lawyer who admits pilfering client money to support luxury lifestyle is jailed for contempt | CBC NewsSinga Bui was sentenced for contempt of court after embezzling client funds and defying legal orders, highlighting serious misconduct in her legal practice.
Millions in missing homebuyer money lands Toronto lawyer couple in jail for contempt | CBC NewsToronto lawyers jailed for contempt after failing court orders on missing funds from their trust account.
Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 MillionElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled $38 million from public funds, undermining her role as county treasurer and could face up to 35 years in prison.
California School Official Who Embezzled $16.7 Million Gets Nearly 6 Years in PrisonA former school official in California embezzled $16 million from a school district, using it for a lavish lifestyle and receiving a nearly six-year prison sentence.
Ex-Treasurer in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $38 MillionElizabeth Gutfahr embezzled $38 million from public funds, undermining her role as county treasurer and could face up to 35 years in prison.
California School Official Who Embezzled $16.7 Million Gets Nearly 6 Years in PrisonA former school official in California embezzled $16 million from a school district, using it for a lavish lifestyle and receiving a nearly six-year prison sentence.
Arizona city treasurer admits to embezzling over $38 million in public funds to renovate luxurious ranch, buy 20 vehiclesAn Arizona county treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzling $38 million in public funds.
Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older TenantA former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million EmbezzlementA former executive embezzled $10 million, leading to prison sentencing after an extensive forensic investigation.The fraud was characterized by intricate schemes and personal spending on lavish items.
Miami-Dade accountant arrested in Hammocks HOA theft scheme, state attorney saysJesus Cue was arrested for allegedly stealing from the Hammocks HOA, involved in fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million EmbezzlementA former executive embezzled $10 million, leading to prison sentencing after an extensive forensic investigation.The fraud was characterized by intricate schemes and personal spending on lavish items.
Miami-Dade accountant arrested in Hammocks HOA theft scheme, state attorney saysJesus Cue was arrested for allegedly stealing from the Hammocks HOA, involved in fraud, money laundering, and racketeering.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
Ex-Contra Costa fire battalion chief pleads to $46k timekeeping schemeFormer fire battalion chief sentenced for timekeeping schemePlea deal includes jail alternative program and restitution
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzlement, affecting over 130 victims and ordered to pay significant restitution.
Former Capitola beach rental firm owner, embezzler, ordered to pay final restitutionA former vacation rental manager was convicted of embezzling funds from clients and ordered to pay restitution.
Ex-Contra Costa fire battalion chief pleads to $46k timekeeping schemeFormer fire battalion chief sentenced for timekeeping schemePlea deal includes jail alternative program and restitution
Rocky Elsom: I am on the run from French police living out of a rucksackElsom is sentenced to five years for financial crimes, asserting he had no prior knowledge of the trial or conviction.
Greece accuses 2 Catholic Church priests of nightclub money launderingSeven people under investigation for embezzling €3 million from the Catholic Church, redirecting funds to nightlife investments over eight years.
Exclusive | PTA president allegedly stole $40K from NYC elementary school, blew it on Amazon and vet billsA former PTA president in Astoria is under investigation for allegedly embezzling $40,000 from the school's PTA funds intended for student programs.
Marine Le Pen and other RN party figures go on trial over EU fake jobs allegationsMarine Le Pen faces trial over embezzlement allegations, potentially jeopardizing her 2027 presidential ambitions amid claims of political persecution.
Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement ChargesMarine Le Pen's trial for embezzlement could severely impact her political future, yet might not diminish her party's current influence.
France's Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Faces Court on Charges of Embezzling E.U. FundsMarine Le Pen denies wrongdoing in embezzlement trial, claiming no legal violations and asserting her political activities align with EU regulations.
Marine Le Pen and other RN party figures go on trial over EU fake jobs allegationsMarine Le Pen faces trial over embezzlement allegations, potentially jeopardizing her 2027 presidential ambitions amid claims of political persecution.
Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement ChargesMarine Le Pen's trial for embezzlement could severely impact her political future, yet might not diminish her party's current influence.
France's Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Faces Court on Charges of Embezzling E.U. FundsMarine Le Pen denies wrongdoing in embezzlement trial, claiming no legal violations and asserting her political activities align with EU regulations.
Morning Docket: 10.02.24Calls into question the responsibility of gambling companies for users' addictions.Record labels face criticism over their treatment of artists and rights management.
Protege who beheaded NYC tech CEO boss after stealing $400K to impress lover tells judge he deserves life sentenceTyrese Haspil, convicted of killing mentor Fahim Saleh, requested life without parole, showcasing his remorse or understanding of the crime's severity.
Boston police sergeant sentenced in overtime fraud schemeFormer Boston Police Sergeant sentenced for overtime fraud with probation, home detention, and restitution.
Caltrain secret homes case: Ex-employee, contractor waive preliminary hearing, head toward trialTwo former Caltrain officials face trial for diverting taxpayer funds to build secret apartments in train stations.
Protege who beheaded NYC tech CEO boss after stealing $400K to impress lover tells judge he deserves life sentenceTyrese Haspil, convicted of killing mentor Fahim Saleh, requested life without parole, showcasing his remorse or understanding of the crime's severity.
Boston police sergeant sentenced in overtime fraud schemeFormer Boston Police Sergeant sentenced for overtime fraud with probation, home detention, and restitution.
Caltrain secret homes case: Ex-employee, contractor waive preliminary hearing, head toward trialTwo former Caltrain officials face trial for diverting taxpayer funds to build secret apartments in train stations.
Former head of Lebanese central bank in court on embezzlement chargesRiad Salameh, former Lebanon central bank head, faces serious charges of embezzlement, contributing to a national financial collapse.
Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeLebanon has charged its former central bank governor with embezzlement, highlighting ongoing issues of corruption and financial mismanagement in the country.
Former head of Lebanese central bank in court on embezzlement chargesRiad Salameh, former Lebanon central bank head, faces serious charges of embezzlement, contributing to a national financial collapse.
Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probeLebanon has charged its former central bank governor with embezzlement, highlighting ongoing issues of corruption and financial mismanagement in the country.
Former Dix Hills Soccer Club president pleads guilty to stealing $70,000 from programMatthew Dickson pleaded guilty to embezzling $70,000 from the Dix Hills Soccer Club, facing restitution and probation.
University of Iowa manager diverted $1 million, audit findsA former manager at the University of Iowa's machine shop is accused of embezzling nearly $1 million through misuse of university resources.
Lawyer couple found in contempt of court in real-estate fraud case | CBC NewsToronto lawyers face contempt of court for embezzling $7 million from clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in legal protections during real estate transactions.
Switzerland convicts 2 oil executives in 1MDB graft scandal DW 08/28/2024Two executives convicted for embezzling $1.8 billion from Malaysia's 1MDB fund, highlighting significant corruption within international investment schemes.
Assistant pleads guilty to embezzling more than $50K from criminal court judgeA former judicial assistant embezzled over $60,000 from a judge, resulting in a plea of guilty and a restitution agreement.
Ex-lawyer Tom Girardi's former CFO had escape plan and lavish spending habits, ex-fiancee testifiesTom Girardi's ex-CFO plotted to flee to avoid accountability for embezzlement linked to Girardi Keese, revealing lavish spending habits funded by the firm.
Everything to Know About Tom Girardi's Embezzlement TrialThomas Girardi is accused of embezzling over $15 million from clients to fund his estranged wife's entertainment career.
Former BPD officer gets prison time in OT scandal, must pay back $36KBoston police officer Diana Lopez sentenced to prison and repayment for overtime fraud scheme.
Former SFPD-Affiliated Nonprofit Director Arrested for Fraud, Theft, Misuse of $700,000 in Public MoneyThe former director of SF SAFE, initially funded by the SFPD, was arrested for misusing over $700,000 of taxpayer money, including lavish spending and check forging.
Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarredA lawyer was disbarred for stealing over $1 million from his law firm.The lawyer used firm funds for personal expenses like luxury watches and jewelry.
Former SFPD-Affiliated Nonprofit Director Arrested for Fraud, Theft, Misuse of $700,000 in Public MoneyThe former director of SF SAFE, initially funded by the SFPD, was arrested for misusing over $700,000 of taxpayer money, including lavish spending and check forging.
Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarredA lawyer was disbarred for stealing over $1 million from his law firm.The lawyer used firm funds for personal expenses like luxury watches and jewelry.
Ex-Biglaw Paralegal Who Embezzled More Than $600K From Firm Gets Prison TimeEx-Biglaw paralegal sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling over $600,000.Sutton transferred bankruptcy estate funds to personal accounts to pay bills and set aside cash.
Ex-Biglaw CFO Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.5 Million From FirmA former Biglaw CFO pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.5 million and evading taxes, facing a recommended five-year sentence and restitution.
Ex-Biglaw Paralegal Who Embezzled More Than $600K From Firm Gets Prison TimeEx-Biglaw paralegal sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling over $600,000.Sutton transferred bankruptcy estate funds to personal accounts to pay bills and set aside cash.
Ex-Biglaw CFO Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $1.5 Million From FirmA former Biglaw CFO pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.5 million and evading taxes, facing a recommended five-year sentence and restitution.
Nicola Sturgeon's Husband Is Charged in Party Finance InquiryPeter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with embezzlement from SNP, impacting the party's reputation and causing turmoil.
Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probeNicola Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzlement regarding party finances, impacting the political couple's reputation.
Nicola Sturgeon's Husband Is Charged in Party Finance InquiryPeter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with embezzlement from SNP, impacting the party's reputation and causing turmoil.
Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probeNicola Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzlement regarding party finances, impacting the political couple's reputation.
Nicola Sturgeon's husband charged in police probe into SNP financesPeter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, charged with embezzlement of funds from the SNP following a Police Scotland investigation.
Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Planning To Plead GuiltyShohei Ohtani cleared in federal investigation related to illegal sports gambling scandal.Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara expected to file guilty plea for possible embezzlement involving Ohtani's funds.
Dodgers Player Shohei Ohtani Victim Of 'Massive Theft' By Interpreter, Lawyers ClaimOhtani's interpreter fired over gambling accusations$4.5 million transferred to interpreter for illegal betting
Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gamblingOhtani's interpreter accused of embezzlement for betsOhtani's representatives handing the matter to authorities
Ohtani says interpreter stole from him, told liesShohei Ohtani denies betting on sportsInterpreter accused of embezzlement
Shohei Ohtani's Former Interpreter Planning To Plead GuiltyShohei Ohtani cleared in federal investigation related to illegal sports gambling scandal.Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara expected to file guilty plea for possible embezzlement involving Ohtani's funds.
Dodgers Player Shohei Ohtani Victim Of 'Massive Theft' By Interpreter, Lawyers ClaimOhtani's interpreter fired over gambling accusations$4.5 million transferred to interpreter for illegal betting
Shohei Ohtani's attorneys accuse interpreter of 'massive theft' tied to alleged gamblingOhtani's interpreter accused of embezzlement for betsOhtani's representatives handing the matter to authorities
Ohtani says interpreter stole from him, told liesShohei Ohtani denies betting on sportsInterpreter accused of embezzlement
Brooklyn lawyer Salvatore Strazzullo indicted again for allegedly stealing millions from clientsSalvatore Strazzullo faces charges of embezzling $3.8 million from clients.He has a history of similar indictments, including a previous case involving $1.5 million.
Former KBS Auditor Sentenced to Prison for EmbezzlementFormer KBS Realty Advisors chief auditor Varun Aggarwal sentenced to 33 months in prison for embezzlement.Aggarwal used vendors controlled by family/friends to submit fake invoices and paid $2.8 million in restitution.