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Former Daycare Director Indicted for Stealing $2.75 Million in Tuition Payments
In a shocking case of embezzlement, Murielle Misczak, the former director of a Brooklyn daycare, has been indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, allegedly stealing over $2.75 million in tuition payments from unsuspecting parents.
According to the indictment, Misczak, 43, of Brooklyn, New York, embezzled the funds between January 2022 and October 2025, directing parents to send tuition payments to unapproved accounts she controlled and transferring the funds to her personal bank accounts. The defendant allegedly spent over $600,000 in stolen funds on travel and entertainment, including over $350,000 on tickets to professional wrestling events, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars on luxury goods and various personal expenses such as food delivery and ride sharing services.
The indictment alleges that Misczak hid her theft from the daycare by deleting and altering information in the daycare’s accounting systems. The charges in the indictment are allegations, and Misczak is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
“As alleged, Misczak abused her position of authority and betrayed the trust of her employer and daycare families by stealing millions in tuition to fund her own extravagant personal lifestyle,” stated United States Attorney Joseph Nocella. “Our Office will vigorously prosecute corrupt individuals like the defendant who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of services for children.”
Misczak faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges.
The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s Business and Securities Fraud Section. Assistant United States Attorneys Shannon C. Jones and Sophia M. Suarez are in charge of the prosecution, with assistance from Paralegal Specialist Melina Piatti-Chayan.
Misczak was arrested today and will be arraigned this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Murielle Misczak
Criminal Charges: Wire fraud and money laundering
City and State: Brooklyn, New York
Exact Date: April 9, 2026
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 20 years in prison if convicted
Dollar Amounts: $2.75 million
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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