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$83K Embezzled by Bank Teller
A shocking case of embezzlement has come to light in Labette County, Kansas, where a former bank teller stole an astonishing $83,963 from multiple accounts at the Chetopa State Bank in 2013 and 2014.
Angela S. Littlejohn, 41, of Chetopa, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, admitting to the crime in her plea. As a result, she has been sentenced to three years on probation, including eight months home confinement, and ordered to pay full restitution.
The embezzlement scheme, which spanned two years, saw Littlejohn steal from various accounts at the bank where she worked as a teller. Her actions have left the community stunned and questioning how such a large-scale crime could have gone undetected.
Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lanny Welch for their work on the case. Their efforts have brought Littlejohn to justice and ensured that she will face the consequences of her actions.
The sentencing is a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in financial institutions. It also highlights the need for stricter controls and oversight to prevent such crimes from occurring in the future.
As the community begins to heal from this betrayal, one thing is clear: justice has been served, and Littlejohn will have to live with the consequences of her actions for years to come.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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