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Bank Fraud: Baltimore Woman Pleads Guilty

Aurelia Stanton, 39, of Baltimore, Maryland, and formerly of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from her former employer in a brazen case of bank fraud.

According to court documents, Stanton worked as an office manager from June 2014 through May 2017 for a business identified as ‘Company A.’ She was responsible for ensuring timely payment of bills and invoices, accurate bookkeeping, and managing the office.

However, between August 2015 and May 2017, Stanton embezzled more than $233,000 by writing checks to herself on the company’s check stock. She used a computer software program to conceal the fraudulent disbursements by editing the company’s bank statements to remove references to the fraudulently drafted, forged, and negotiated checks.

In total, she deposited 187 checks with forged signatures, further exacerbating the magnitude of her crime. Stanton has agreed to pay about $233,000 in restitution, as well as an identical amount in a forfeiture money judgment.

The case was investigated by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, with commendations going to those who worked tirelessly to bring Stanton to justice. The U.S. Attorney’s Office also acknowledged the efforts of former Paralegal Specialists Brittany Phillips and Jessica Mundi, as well as former Assistant U.S. Attorney Derrick Williams, who investigated and indicted the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kondi Kleinman.

Under federal sentencing guidelines, Stanton faces a likely range of 27 to 46 months in prison. The Honorable Trevor N. McFadden has scheduled her sentencing for December 10, 2021. The guilty plea marks a significant victory in the fight against financial crimes and serves as a reminder that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.

Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips and Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division Wayne A. Jacobs commended the work of those who investigated the case, stating, ‘We are committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and protecting the public from financial crimes.’