A shocking case of embezzlement has come to light in Idaho, with a former bank employee pleading guilty to the crime.
Stefani Bennett, 44, of Salmon, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to embezzlement by a bank employee, a serious offense that carries a maximum sentence of 30 years of imprisonment, a $1,000,000 fine, and up to five years of supervised release.
The crime took place on July 8, 2011, when Bennett, an employee of the U.S. Bank in Salmon, Idaho, withdrew $100,000 from a customer’s account and converted it to five cashier’s checks and $2,407.59 in cash, which she used to pay her personal bills and make personal purchases, all without authorization.
Bennett admitted to other bank employees and to special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who interviewed her at a later date, that she took the money.
The case was investigated by the FBI.
Bennett is scheduled to be sentenced on December 14, 2016, before Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill at the federal courthouse in Pocatello.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of embezzlement, a serious crime that can have devastating effects on individuals, businesses, and communities.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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