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TULSA, Okla.—A shocking scheme to defraud a Tulsa-based drilling and blasting contractor has come to an end, as Monica Lynn Miller, 49, of Tulsa, pleaded guilty to embezzling $884,890.08 from Dykon Explosive Demolition Company.
Miller, who was responsible for employee payroll and paying vendors, devised a scheme to defraud the company between 2009 and March 2015. According to her plea agreement, she used a company credit card for personal benefit, sent unauthorized wire transfers to her personal bank account, and falsified company bank statements and ‘QuickBook’ entries to hide her fraudulent theft.
One notable instance of Miller’s deceit occurred in March 2014, when she fraudulently wired $3,450 from the company’s bank account to her personal bank account. This brazen act of embezzlement has left many in the community stunned.
The case against Miller is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Trent Shores and Catherine Depew. The investigation was led by the Tulsa Police Department.
Miller’s actions have serious consequences, with a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 on the table. In addition, she faces a criminal forfeiture money judgment representing proceeds obtained as a result of her wire fraud scheme.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 27, 2016, and it remains to be seen how severe the punishment will be. One thing is certain, however – Monica Lynn Miller’s actions have caused significant financial harm to Dykon Explosive Demolition Company and its employees.
The community is left to wonder how someone in a position of trust could commit such a heinous crime. As the case unfolds, one thing is clear – the consequences of embezzlement can be severe and long-lasting.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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