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Easton Woman Faces 20 Years for $250,000 Heist
A woman from Easton, Connecticut, is facing a possible 20-year prison sentence after admitting to stealing more than $250,000 from her Greenwich employer.
Dawn Mininberg, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on [date] before U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport. According to court documents, Mininberg worked for a company in Greenwich and was issued an American Express corporate credit card for business purposes.
As part of her duties, Mininberg prepared expense reports justifying charges to the corporate credit cards, including her own. However, she admitted to using her position to hide her personal expenses, categorizing them as office supplies, meals, meetings, or lodging.
The charges include personal expenses such as clothing and other items purchased at high-end stores, theater tickets, children’s parties and lessons, charitable donations, vacations, and the purchase of an $11,000 jungle gym. Mininberg used the corporate credit card to make these personal purchases, totaling more than $250,000.
The matter is being investigated by the Connecticut Financial Crimes Task Force, the United States Secret Service, and the Greenwich Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ray Miller.
Mininberg is set to be sentenced on April 8, 2016, where she faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. The case highlights the need for companies to closely monitor their employees’ financial activities and the consequences of embezzlement.
Mininberg’s actions demonstrate a clear abuse of trust and a blatant disregard for the law. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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