A San Antonio woman was sentenced to prison for embezzling over $850,000 from her employer.
Cindy Ellen McCarthy, 48, previously known as Cindy Wojtaszek, was the bookkeeper of a Castle Hills business. Between November 2012 and July 2018, McCarthy paid her personal credit card from the company’s bank account. To conceal her fraud, McCarthy altered the company’s monthly bank statements to make it appear that payments were being made to a vendor.
Through approximately 200 transactions, McCarthy defrauded the company of over $855,538.56. On October 21, 2021, McCarthy pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
McCarthy was ordered to pay $855,538.56 in restitution to her former employer. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized the seriousness of McCarthy’s abuse of her position and her betrayal of her employer’s trust.
Assistant U.S. Attorney William R. Harris prosecuted the case. The FBI, with assistance from the Castle Hills Police Department, investigated the case.
Cindy Ellen McCarthy was sentenced to 33 months in prison for her crimes. The case serves as a reminder of the resolve of law enforcement to pursue those who commit financial fraud.
The defendant’s actions demonstrate the devastating consequences of embezzlement on small and medium-sized businesses. The community is grateful for the efforts of law enforcement in bringing this case to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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