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Defendant Found Guilty of $1.5 Million Embezzlement
A former payroll administrator was found guilty of wire fraud and other charges for a scheme in which she embezzled more than $1.5 million from her longtime employer.
Eleanor Milligan, 61, of Silver Spring, Md., was found guilty of a total of 13 counts, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and first-degree theft.
The verdict followed a trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The Honorable Timothy J. Kelly scheduled sentencing for Oct. 22, 2021.
According to the government’s evidence, Milligan used her fellow employees’ names and personal identifying information to transmit false payment requests to herself through the employer’s payroll processing system.
In total, Milligan caused more than $1.5 million in fraudulently obtained payments to be direct-deposited into accounts under her control and otherwise paid for her benefit.
Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips and Robert E. Bornstein, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division, commended the work of those who investigated the case and the assistance provided by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Milligan’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 22, 2021. The case is a reminder that embezzlement can have serious consequences for those who commit it.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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