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Amy Ranee Powell, 41, of Huntingtown, Maryland, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for her role in embezzling $414,122.02 from her employer, an architectural firm in Bethesda, Maryland.
Powell, a bookkeeper and office manager for the company from 2003 to 2013, wrote at least 82 unauthorized checks from the company’s account, payable to herself, between December 2010 and September 2013. The checks ranged in amounts from $500 to $8,000.
According to evidence presented to the court, Powell spent nearly all of the funds she stole, including $18,070 on Washington’s NFL team tickets, $17,157 on wedding expenses, $2,994 at a florist, $2,855 at a consumer electronics store, and thousands of dollars more on vacations and numerous expensive meals.
U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte also entered an order that Powell forfeit and pay restitution of $414,122.02. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and Chief J. Thomas Manger of the Montgomery County Police Department.
Powell’s scheme was uncovered during an investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department, Financial Crimes Section. United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the department for its work in the investigation and thanked Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Sumon Dantiki and Assistant U.S. Attorney Sujit M. Raman, who prosecuted the case.
Amy Powell’s 30-month sentence is a stern reminder that embezzlement will not be tolerated in Maryland. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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