LeANN MARIE GOODE, Embezzlement and False Tax Return, Oklahoma 2015
A former accountant and comptroller in Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for embezzling from her employer and filing a false tax return.
LeANN MARIE GOODE, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was employed as Accountant/Comptroller at Market Source, Inc., located in Oklahoma City, during 2012 and 2013. On October 14, 2015, she pled guilty to using interstate wire communications to defraud Market Source.
GOODE admitted that she paid personal expenses out of Market Source’s account at InterBank (formerly known as Union Bank) and disguised her embezzlement by treating those payments as business-related expenses. She also pled guilty to signing a false tax return, admitting that on January 31, 2014, she signed a personal federal tax return for the 2013 calendar year that she knew was false because it reported only $65,774 in total income, substantially less than the income she actually received.
At today’s sentencing, U.S. District Judge Timothy D. DeGiusti ordered that GOODE be incarcerated for 18 months. She must also pay restitution in the total amount of $236,923.45, as follows:
Market Source: $139,701.45
Ohio Casualty: $50,000.00
Internal Revenue Service: $47,222.00
After completing her sentence, GOODE will serve three years of supervised release. She must perform 104 hours of community service during the first year of supervised release.
This case was the result of an investigation by Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry A. Kelly.
The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in financial transactions. As GOODE’s actions demonstrate, embezzlement and false tax returns can have serious consequences for individuals and organizations.
The sentencing of GOODE serves as a reminder of the severe penalties for white-collar crimes in Oklahoma. It is essential for individuals and businesses to maintain accurate financial records and adhere to tax laws to avoid similar situations.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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