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Comerica Vault Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $120,000
A Comerica employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $120,000 from the bank, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham announced today.
Sallie Lazzaro, aka Sallie Marie Perry, 33, pleaded guilty to theft by a bank employee before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton.
According to plea papers, Ms. Lazzaro, who began as a teller and was later promoted to vault manager, admitted she repeatedly stole cash from the FDIC-insured bank.
She purloined cash from her teller drawer, hid it in her pocket or purse, and input false information into the bank’s computer system in order to manipulate teller and vault balances.
On May 20, 2021, when Ms. Lazzaro was on duty as vault manager, a cash count revealed that the bank was missing more than $100,000.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nashonme Johnson prosecuted the case.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of bank employees following proper procedures to prevent embezzlement. Comerica, a major bank in Texas, has a reputation for being a trustworthy institution.
Ms. Lazzaro’s guilty plea comes as a shock to the community, highlighting the importance of vigilance in preventing financial crimes.
The defendant, Sallie Lazzaro, will face the consequences of her actions and serve as an example for others considering similar crimes.
Defendant information: Sallie Lazzaro, Theft by a Bank Employee, Plano, Texas, May 20, 2021. Sentence: Guilty plea.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: The FBI’s Dallas Field Office conducted the investigation.
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas: Chad E. Meacham announced the guilty plea.
Assistant U.S. Attorney: Nashonme Johnson prosecuted the case.
Amount of money stolen: $120,000+
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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