Alicia Henderson, Financial and Tax Fraud, Texas 2020

A San Antonio woman, Alicia Henderson, 60, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for financial and tax fraud, according to the latest findings.

Between July 2014 and November 2017, Henderson, who served as the office manager and bookkeeper for a non-profit corporation that provided services for the San Antonio Downtown Public Improvement District, forged or wrote to herself 118 checks drawn on the non-profit's bank account and deposited the funds into her personal bank account.

Henderson used the stolen money, totaling $291,385.23, for her own personal benefit but did not report the embezzled funds on her federal tax forms. Henderson owed $64,719 in taxes for 2014 to 2016.

On October 21, 2020, Henderson pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of false statements on an income tax return.

In addition to the prison sentence, Henderson was ordered to pay $356,104.23 in restitution. Henderson's actions led to the loss of trust in the non-profit corporation and the community it serves.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joseph E. Blackwell and William R. Harris prosecuted the case.

Henderson's sentencing serves as a warning to others who may consider using their positions to defraud citizens for personal enrichment. The case highlights the importance of maintaining public trust and holding individuals accountable for their actions.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/san-antonio-bookkeeper-sentenced-fraud