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#342 Updated: 1/21/07 3:55 a.m.

Woman accused in embezzlement
A former purchasing agent at Jackson State University was free on bond Friday
after being charged with embezzling more than $86,000 from the university.

American Payroll Service owner sentenced for embezzlement
Angela Smiley, owner of American Payroll Service, was sentenced to three years in
federal prison on charges of embezzling more than $600,000 from client accounts
that was intended for payment of their quarterly FICA and federal withholding
taxes, U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway said Friday.

Franklin Embezzlement
WBKO has learned the executive director of the Franklin-Simpson County Chamber
of Commerce resigned Jan. 15, 2007, amid allegations of embezzling money.

Owner of HOA-management firm accused of fraud, theft
A man whose company manages the finances of more than 20 homeowners
associations across the Valley has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, forgery
and theft.

High rollers accused of money laundering
Escondido resident Sheryl Charleston is getting her 15 minutes of TV fame this
month, helping consumers avoid costly contractor fraud.

The Ups And Downs Of Doing Product Recalls – Japan-Style
When big companies like Toyota face public scrutiny from product defect concerns
of this sort, how do they recover?

Prior Lake Fire Department moves on
It’s only been a week and a half since the city’s fire chief resigned and admitted to
stealing money from a fire department fund, but new chief Doug Hartman said the
crew is moving forward.

Simi man pleads guilty to felony embezzlement charges
Anthony Leahy pleaded guilty last week in Ventura County Superior Court to
multiple felony charges stemming from a 2002 billing scheme that swindled
PowerOne, a Camarillobased electronics manufacturer, out of nearly $1 million,
authorities said.

Fraud hotline on 24/7 schedule
Ratcheting up efforts to crack down on bureaucratic waste, fraud and abuse, Los
Angeles officials unveiled a 24-hour whistle-blower hotline Thursday to take tips
from workers and the public.

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