Suspected Embezzlement in Santa Cruz County Keeps Sparking Concerns
Response to Alleged Misuse of Arizona Taxpayer Funds Republican lawmakers have reacted to serious allegations involving the misuse of taxpayer funds in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Last month, Arizona Speaker Matt Gress, who heads the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), addressed an investigation report from the Arizona Auditor’s Office that pointed to significant financial misconduct […]
Arizona auditor counter sues Santa Cruz County over $38M embezzlement
How to send news tips to azcentral.com and the Republic of Arizona Readers can send news tips to the Republic of Arizona and azcentral.com via newspaper social media channels or via email. Republic Arizona has rebutted Santa Cruz County after the county sued the state auditor, claiming negligence in a $38 million embezzlement case. The […]
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer sentenced after $38M embezzlement case | Local News
Tucson, Ariz. (KVOA) – One of Arizona’s largest government embezzlement cases concluded that former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Guffer had learned her sentence. Gutfahr pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $40 million from taxpayers. Gutfer will spend the next 10 years in prison after being sentenced to 10 years in embezzlement, then 10 years in […]
N4T Investigators: Santa Cruz County ex-treasurer to be sentenced Monday for $38M embezzlement | Top Stories
Tucson, Arizona (KVOA) – One of Arizona’s most important government embezzlement cases is approaching its conclusion. Former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Guffer faces a sentence soon after admitting to stealing nearly $40 million from taxpayers. On Monday, Gutfer returns to federal court to learn about her fate. She previously pleaded guilty to charges of […]
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 […]
AZ lawmakers want tougher audits after Santa Cruz County embezzlement
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer refuses media questions after court Elizabeth Guffer faces three federal felony charges stemming from a decade-long complaint of embezzling nearly $40 million from Santa Cruz County. Rep. Matt Gress is proposing legislation that would increase the oversight of county treasurers after a former treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzlement of 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 […]
Arizona treasurer pleads guilty in $38M embezzlement scheme
(© martinprague – Stock.adobe.com) former county treasurer arizona He pleaded guilty to embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion for stealing more than $38 million in county funds from 2014 to 2024 and failing to pay more than $13 million in income taxes on the stolen money. According to court documents: Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, person who […]
Ex-Santa Cruz County treasurer faces federal charges of embezzlement, tax evasion
Phoenix (AZ Family) — Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr has been indicted in federal court on charges of embezzlement by a public official, money laundering and tax evasion. In recent months, the Arizona State Comptroller’s Office released findings regarding approximately $40 million missing from county accounts. According to the state investigation, Gutfahr made […]
Federal criminal embezzlement charge against former Santa Cruz Treasurer
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KGUN) — A former Santa Cruz County treasurer now faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $38 million in county money. santa cruz county sued Elizabeth Gutfahr in civil court. Although she attempted to recover the missing money in early fall, most of a year passed without criminal charges being […]
