A former Treasurer of a booster club in Rockford, Illinois has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for embezzling over $34,000 from the club.
Shondra McLarty, 55, admitted in a plea agreement that she embezzled and stole money from the Tumbling and Acro Boosters Club (‘TAB’) from 2023 to 2024 while she served as Treasurer.
McLarty, of Rockton, Illinois, used TAB’s business debit card and caused the club to issue business checks, which she used for personal expenses and not for any legitimate business purpose.
According to the plea agreement, McLarty admitted to concealing her misappropriation of funds by changing the mailing address of TAB’s business bank accounts to her personal residence.
The Rockford Police Department assisted in the investigation, which was led by the FBI’s Chicago Field Office.
McLarty pleaded guilty on Tuesday to wire fraud, which is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
The actual sentence will be determined by U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston, guided by the Sentencing Guidelines. Sentencing is set for June 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Kim.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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