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Rebecca Armell, Credit Card Fraud, Vermont 2023
Rebecca Armell, 47, of Shelburne, Vermont, has been sentenced to one year and one day of imprisonment for her role in a credit card fraud scheme that resulted in over $301,000 in losses.
According to court records, Armell was employed at the Chimney Sweep in Shelburne as a bookkeeper with check-signing authority. Between 2016 and 2018, she misused the company’s Lowe’s credit card to obtain merchandise and charged personal automobile repairs to the company account.
Armell also wrote checks to petty cash that she cashed and pocketed the proceeds, and wrote checks to herself that she deposited, falsifying entries in the company’s books to make it appear the checks had been issued to fellow employees.
The U.S. Secret Service investigated the case, which was referred to them by the Shelburne Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples prosecuted the case, and Armell was represented by Brooks MacArthur.
U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ordered Armell to serve three years of supervised release following completion of her prison term and pay restitution totaling $301,000. She is scheduled to surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on October 13 to begin serving her sentence.
The case is a reminder of the importance of protecting businesses and individuals from financial crimes. As a seasoned journalist, I can attest that cases like this one highlight the need for vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community.
Rebecca Armell’s sentence serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar crimes. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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