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PITTSBURGH, PA – A prominent Pittsburgh attorney is facing federal charges after allegedly siphoning over $1.3 million from the non-profit dedicated to preserving the historic Duquesne Incline. Christopher Furman, 53, was indicted this week on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Federal prosecutors say Furman, appointed President of the Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline in 2020, abused his position to personally enrich himself. Despite having no authorization to access or spend the Society’s funds, Furman allegedly transferred $1,379,300 into his personal accounts over a roughly one-year period – October 2024 to September 2025 – through a series of 25+ electronic transactions.
The indictment details how Furman then allegedly used an online platform to convert the stolen funds into cryptocurrency, profiting from the digital asset market. He’d been chosen for the position based on previous work with the incline and his legal background, making the betrayal particularly galling for those involved in the historic landmark’s preservation.
If convicted, Furman faces up to 20 years in prison per count of wire fraud, and up to 10 years per count of money laundering. Fines could reach twice the amount he allegedly stole, or $250,000 – whichever is greater.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan J. McKenna.
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