All articles tagged with #embezzlement
Originally Published 17 days ago — by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
A former financial controller at a Metro Detroit moving company is charged with misappropriating over $215,000 through unauthorized debit cards and fake expenses, depositing the stolen funds into her personal accounts, leading to a federal wire fraud charge.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
David Ozer, a once-respected Hollywood producer, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for embezzling over $200,000 from a TV show and engaging in multiple schemes to defraud colleagues and investors, revealing a pattern of deception and financial misconduct that ultimately led to his downfall.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A New Hampshire woman, Emily Long, who murdered her husband and two children before taking her own life, was under investigation for embezzling approximately $660,000 from her employer, Wing-Itz. The case remains open but suspended as authorities continue to explore potential motives behind the tragic event.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TooFab
Emily Long, a New Hampshire mother battling depression and her husband's terminal brain cancer, murdered her family and herself a week after being accused of embezzling $600,000 from her employer. She documented her struggles on TikTok, revealing her mental health challenges and her husband's illness, before the tragic event. The motive remains unclear, but financial issues and mental health appeared to be significant factors.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Euronews.com
The abbot of China's Shaolin temple, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for embezzlement, misuse of funds, and misconduct, including allegations of inappropriate relationships and fathering children, amid ongoing controversy over his commercial approach to monastic leadership.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
Shi Yongxin, a prominent Chinese Buddhist monk and leader of the Shaolin Temple, has been stripped of his position amid allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and fathering illegitimate children, leading to a criminal investigation and disrobing by Buddhist authorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
The abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for suspected embezzlement of funds and assets, as well as personal misconduct including maintaining relationships with multiple women and fathering at least one child, with findings to be announced later.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, is under investigation for embezzlement, improper relationships, and fathering children, leading to his removal of his ordination certificate and sparking controversy over his leadership and the temple's reputation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Vulture
Tom Girardi, a former top plaintiff lawyer and husband of Erika Jayne, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from clients, on his 86th birthday, after being found guilty of wire fraud.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
Disbarred lawyer Tom Girardi was sentenced to over seven years in prison for embezzling tens of millions from clients, including victims of accidents and disasters, after being found guilty of wire fraud; he was also ordered to pay restitution and a fine.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Tom Girardi, a former high-profile lawyer known for the Erin Brockovich case and reality TV appearance, was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Tom Girardi, a former high-profile lawyer known for winning a record settlement for Erin Brockovich, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients through a Ponzi scheme, and was ordered to pay more than $2.3 million in fines and restitution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan is attempting to raise $9 billion to avoid the death penalty after her appeal was rejected. Lan was convicted of embezzling $12.5 billion, bribery, and violating banking rules. Her sentence could be commuted to life imprisonment if she returns three-quarters of the embezzled funds. Lan's assets exceed the required amount, but liquidation is challenging. Her family and former bank executives are also implicated in the scandal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has filed a lawsuit against companies run by his father and brother, alleging they stole nearly $12 million from him between 2018 and 2021. The lawsuit claims the money was taken without Mayfield's knowledge and that a settlement agreement reached in January to repay the funds has not been honored. Mayfield is seeking repayment, plus attorneys' fees and interest, accusing the companies of breaching the settlement agreement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and his wife have filed a lawsuit against his father's company, alleging it embezzled over $12 million from them between 2018 and 2021. The lawsuit claims that the funds were transferred without authorization and used for various purposes, including acquisitions and operating expenses. The case was filed in an Austin, Texas, District Court.