Bryan Vonderahe, 45, of Kirkwood, Missouri, has been charged with three counts of Wire Fraud in a federal indictment.
The indictment alleges that Vonderahe, the chief financial officer and controller of a local company, issued approximately 500 company checks to himself totaling $3.8 million without the knowledge or authority of the company’s ownership between January 2012 and January 2019.
Vonderahe allegedly used the stolen funds for his own personal use, including to pay for a lavish lifestyle, travel, gambling, and mortgage payments.
Related to the indictment, a federal judge issued seizure warrants for two vehicles, a GMC Acadia Denali and a Land Rover, Range Rover Sport. The indictment seeks forfeiture of Vonderahe’s residence on Windy Hill Road in Kirkwood, Missouri, and a second residence on Chardin Place in St. Louis, Missouri.
If convicted, Vonderahe faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Restitution is also mandatory.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Hal Goldsmith and Kyle Bateman handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Vonderahe appeared in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Cohen on May 16. His current status is unclear.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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