How the political ramifications are playing out after $39M went missing from Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona has been rocked in recent months by revelations that a former county treasurer allegedly embezzled $39 million from the county coffers. The case unfolded for more than a decade under the noses of both county supervisors and state auditors, and now has widespread political fallout. Santa Cruz County voters […]
Former Arizona county treasurer sued for allegedly stealing over $39M: ‘Unjust and sad’
TUCSON, Ariz. (TND) — An Arizona county is suing its former treasurer, accusing him of embezzling more than $39 million, the county announced Friday. Santa Cruz County on Thursday sued Elizabeth Gutfer, accusing her of theft in the amount of $39,412,000. press releaseThe county said its goal is to recover as many funds as possible. […]
Santa Cruz County’s ex-treasurer embezzled more than $39M, suit alleges
A southern Arizona county is suing its former treasurer for allegedly embezzling more than $39 million over a decade and is demanding a jury trial. Santa Cruz County filed a civil lawsuit Thursday in Pima Superior Court against former county Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfer, her husband and son, and other unnamed individuals and entities. County officials […]
Former Arizona county treasurer embezzled $39M for over a decade: Suit
PHOENIX — A southern Arizona county has filed a lawsuit against a former treasurer with a history of withholding taxes, alleging he misappropriated more than $39 million in taxpayer money over more than a decade by funneling it into his own business and personal bank accounts. The alleged theft by former Santa Cruz County Treasurer […]
Santa Cruz County accused of stealing $39M; new controls proposed
Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to expand the powers of the Arizona Auditor General in response to an ongoing civil lawsuit that accuses a former Santa Cruz County treasurer of embezzling $39.4 million over a decade. This comes after an Arizona Auditor General's investigation into the former Santa Cruz County treasurer, who is accused […]
Who is Elizabeth Gutfahr? Ex-official accused of embezzling $39M in AZ
Before she was reportedly accused of stealing millions of dollars in public funds, former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Gutfer had a decade-long career as a public servant and seemed deeply involved in the rural border county where she grew up. County, state and federal agencies began investigating the missing funds in April after […]
