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Former Financial Advisor Sentenced for Embezzlement
A former financial advisor has been sentenced to prison for embezzling over $400,000 from the Elk County Humane Society in Pennsylvania.
Richard Danz, 49, of St. Marys, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 46 months in jail and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $414,649.39 on his conviction of wire fraud and money laundering.
According to information presented to the court, Danz embezzled $422,017.81 from the Elk County Humane Society and another individual between September 2008 and June 2012.
The funds were spent on luxury items, including a Mercedes-Benz and a kitchen remodeling.
The sentencing was handed down by United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill, Jr., who noted the significant harm caused by Danz’s actions, including the loss of seven jobs at the Elk County Humane Society and the reduced ability to provide critical services to abandoned animals.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the City of St. Marys, Police Department for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Danz.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the financial integrity of non-profit organizations.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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