Elizabeth Gutfahr’s embezzlement, money laundering sentencing delayed

How to send news tips to azcentral.com and the Republic of Arizona Readers can send tips to the Republic of Arizona and azcentral.com via the newspaper’s social media channels or by emailing newstips@arizonarepublic.com. Republic The verdict of former Santa Cruz County treasurer, Elizabeth Gutfer, was delayed until June 18th. Gutfahr pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly […]

Elizabeth Gutfahr Admits to $38 Million Embezzlement Scheme

A former Santa Cruz County, Arizona, lawmaker has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions of dollars from the county and using the money for personal gain. Elizabeth Gutfahr, who served as Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024, admitted to stealing more than $38 million in county funds over a 12-year period. Gutfahr also admitted […]

Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr pleads guilty in federal court

TUCSON, Ariz. (13News) – Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr pleaded guilty to three felonies in federal court on Thursday, Nov. 21. Gutfahr was accused of stealing nearly $40 million from the county over a 10-year period and admitted embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion. Her sentencing was set for February 6, 2025, and […]

Former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr appears in court

TUCSON, Ariz. (13News) – Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr, who is accused of embezzling nearly $40 million from the county over a 10-year period, will appear at a “reservation hearing” on Wednesday, Aug. 14. appeared in court for. The hearing focused on whether Gutfahr’s temporary control over his property and assets should be […]