In a shocking case of corporate betrayal, Pamela D. Mills, a 53-year-old woman from Ninnekah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for embezzling from her employer, Gerald Welding Fabrication and Construction Company.
According to court records, Mills was employed by Gerald Welding Fabrication and Construction Company for approximately six years and was responsible for handling the accounts payable and receivable. Despite not being authorized to sign company checks, Mills prepared checks for payment of the company bills, including credit card bills.
From December 2008 through August 2012, Mills prepared checks for her manager to sign, which included payments to Capitol One for her personal credit card statements. This egregious breach of trust was uncovered, and Mills was subsequently charged with operating a mail fraud scheme.
On July 29, 2013, Mills pled guilty to a one-count Information charging her with operating a mail fraud scheme. Mills was ordered to report to federal prison to begin serving her sentence on February 18, 2014.
This case was the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kerry A. Kelly.
A total of $227,015.07 in restitution was ordered to be paid to Gerald Welding Fabrication and Construction Company. Mills’s actions have left a trail of financial devastation in her wake, and her sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of embezzlement.
The case serves as a cautionary tale for businesses and employees alike, highlighting the importance of maintaining a culture of transparency and accountability.
Pamela D. Mills, Defendant
Charges: Operating a mail fraud scheme
City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Exact Date: July 29, 2013
Sentence: 24 months in federal prison, $227,015.07 in restitution
Defendant’s Full Name: Pamela D. Mills
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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