A former public employees union treasurer was indicted on federal charges of embezzling $65,000, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.
Shelly Sutton, 46, of Augusta, Kan., is charged with one count of bank fraud. The alleged crime took place while she was the treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 477 in Wichita.
The indictment alleges Sutton forged signatures on union checks, made unauthorized cash withdrawals from the union’s accounts, made electronic payments from the union’s account to her own creditors, and used the union’s debit card to make unauthorized purchases.
The indictment seeks a $65,000 personal money judgment against Sutton. If convicted, she faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million.
The U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Labor-Management Standards investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger is prosecuting.
This is not an isolated incident. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas has been investigating cases of public corruption and embezzlement in the state.
Other indictments include Hector M. Birrueta, 31, of Pasco, Wash., charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute approximately 57 pounds of methamphetamine. The crime is alleged to have occurred Oct. 17, 2015, in Ellis County, Kan. If convicted, he faces a penalty of not less than 10 years and a fine up to $4 million.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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