A $13,000 embezzlement scheme has come to an end for Theresa Williams, a 49-year-old former bank teller from Leavenworth, Kansas.
Williams pleaded guilty Monday to one count of theft by a bank employee, a crime that could land her in federal prison for up to 30 years and cost her up to $1 million in fines.
According to court documents, Williams embezzled the money from Mutual Savings Association in Leavenworth, where she worked. To cover up the crime, she made false entries in bank reports.
The sentencing hearing is set for February 25. In the meantime, the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jabari Wamble are being commended for their work on the case.
Theresa Williams, 49, Leavenworth, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of theft by a bank employee.
The crime occurred sometime prior to the guilty plea. Williams faces a sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $1 million.
Williams’ guilty plea marks the end of a lengthy investigation into the embezzlement scheme. The case serves as a reminder that embezzlement is a serious crime with severe consequences.
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A former bank teller pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling from a savings and loan where she worked, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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