Denham Springs Accountant Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Anisha Devall Hunter, a 48-year-old resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall, Hunter worked as a senior accountant for a business located in the Middle District of Louisiana in 2023, and had access to company credit cards and bank account information.
As part of her scheme, Hunter used company credit cards to pay for her own personal expenses, including rental payments to her Denham Springs apartment complex. She would then disguise these charges by making false entries into the business’s accounting journal, indicating the purchases were legitimate business expenses.
Each wire fraud count is punishable by a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain derived from the offense, whichever is greater.
U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in uncovering Hunter’s scheme. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Vick leads the prosecution.
According to admissions made as part of her guilty plea, Hunter had the authority to pay off the credit card statements and make entries into the business’s accounting journal. However, she abused this authority to cover up her personal expenses.
With her guilty plea, Hunter faces the possibility of significant prison time and a substantial fine. The exact outcome will be determined by Judge John W. deGravelles at a later date.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in business dealings. As a senior accountant, Hunter had a position of trust and responsibility, and her actions have consequences.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation that led to Hunter’s guilty plea. The case is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Defendant information: Anisha Devall Hunter, a 48-year-old resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud in the Middle District of Louisiana on 2023. The maximum penalty for each count is 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain derived from the offense, whichever is greater.
Credit: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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