Embezzlement Scheme Unraveled in Louisiana
A Ponchatoula woman, Angela C. Mitchell, has been sentenced to prison for her brazen embezzlement scheme that bilked a Covington company out of $116,998.70.
Mitchell, 49, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison by U.S. District Judge Greg G. Guidry on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She pleaded guilty to access device fraud in connection with her embezzlement from Company A, a Covington company where she worked from October 2016 to June 2018.
According to court records, Mitchell embezzled the funds by fraudulently transferring them from Company A’s bank accounts via electronic transfers and drafting unauthorized checks to herself. The scheme continued even after her termination in June 2018.
Mitchell’s actions have left a trail of financial devastation for Company A, and she will now face the consequences of her crimes. In addition to her prison sentence, Mitchell was ordered to pay $116,998.70 in restitution to the company.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans commended the Homeland Security Investigations – New Orleans Field Office for their tireless efforts in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew R. Payne, of the Financial Crimes Unit, is in charge of the prosecution.
As a result of Mitchell’s actions, Company A will receive the restitution they deserve, and Mitchell will begin her prison sentence. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of financial integrity and the consequences of embezzlement.
Defendant: Angela C. Mitchell
Criminal Charges: Access device fraud
City and State: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Exact Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Sentence: A year and a day in prison
Dollar Amount: $116,998.70 in restitution
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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