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$1.5M Embezzlement Mastermind Busted: Danielle Terese Eisenbacher Charged
A Minneapolis woman has been charged with embezzling over $1.5 million from her employer, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. Danielle Terese Eisenbacher, 39, used her positions at a Minneapolis-based marketing firm to embezzle the funds from January 2020 through October 2023.
Eisenbacher held various roles in the company, including Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, and Chief Operating Officer, and was responsible for managing the company’s finances. She used company credit cards to make unauthorized personal transactions, including for designer clothing, jewelry, furniture, personal travel, and home renovations.
To conceal her embezzlement, Eisenbacher created false entries in company accounting records to make it look like the unauthorized personal transactions were for legitimate business expenses. The indictment charges Eisenbacher with one count of mail fraud, six counts of wire fraud, and six counts of money laundering.
The case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Murphy is prosecuting the case. An indictment is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
An initial appearance in U.S. District Court before Magistrate Judge Douglas L. Micko was made by Eisenbacher earlier this week. The full extent of the embezzlement scheme and the total amount of money involved are still being investigated. However, it is clear that Eisenbacher’s actions had a significant impact on her employer.
The indictment details Eisenbacher’s use of company credit cards to make thousands of dollars in unauthorized personal transactions. She used these funds to purchase designer clothing, jewelry, furniture, and other personal items. The full extent of the embezzlement scheme and the total amount of money involved are still being investigated.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of financial oversight and the need for accountability in the workplace. It also highlights the need for vigilance in detecting and preventing embezzlement schemes. The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.
Eisenbacher is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The outcome of the case will depend on the evidence presented and the arguments made by the prosecution and the defense.
The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are to be commended for their work in investigating this case and bringing Eisenbacher to justice. Their efforts have helped to protect the interests of Eisenbacher’s employer and the public at large.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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