Tucson (KVOA) – Former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Guffer pleaded guilty to federal charges today to federal charges of embezzlement for civil servant, money laundering and tax evasion.
This will come later Gutfahr was charged with embezzling more than $38 million from county funds over a decade.
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Guffer pleaded guilty today to federal charges of embezzlement for civil servants, money laundering and tax evasion.
A representative of Gutfahr issued the following statement:
“Liz Guffer wants to be held responsible for the harm that has caused Santa Cruz County. She is right to be held responsible for her actions by pleading guilty and accepting the punishment she faces as a result. I know I’m taking a step in the direction. Today, although the main one along the path to red, she works to stay that path for the rest of her life, and just one step That was.”
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