Laplace Accountant Accused of $940K Printing Firm Heist

LAPLACE, LA – Angie Cambre, 43, is facing federal charges after allegedly pilfering over $940,000 from a New Orleans commercial printing company. Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that Cambre has been charged in a one-count Bill of Information with wire fraud, a crime that could land her in prison for decades.

The feds say Cambre, hired as the accountant and bookkeeper for “Company A” – a printing house specializing in automotive industry materials like flyers and manuals – began siphoning funds just months into her employment. Between November 2011 and June 2016, she allegedly orchestrated a brazen scheme involving approximately 3,300 individual transactions, quietly transferring $940,336.24 from the company’s accounts into those under her control.

According to the Bill of Information, Cambre didn’t just stash the cash. She used the stolen funds to settle her personal debts, effectively using Company A as her personal ATM. The transactions were carried out without the knowledge or authorization of the printing company, a calculated move designed to avoid detection for over four years.

If convicted of wire fraud, Cambre faces a steep penalty: a maximum term of twenty years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a hefty $250,000 fine. The U.S. Attorney’s office was quick to note that the Bill of Information is just an accusation, and the burden of proof rests squarely on the prosecution to establish Cambre’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation was spearheaded by the United States Secret Service, a clear indication that this wasn’t some small-time operation. The feds brought in Assistant U.S. Attorney Jordan Ginsberg to lead the prosecution, signaling they’re aiming for a full conviction.

This case highlights the vulnerability of even established businesses to internal theft. While the printing company specialized in creating materials for others, it failed to protect its own assets from a trusted employee. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it develops.