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 […]
Boston Official’s Alleged Embezzlement Involved Taking Cash In City Hall Bathroom
FBI agents arrested a Boston Democratic Party official on federal corruption charges Friday morning in connection with an alleged “kickback scheme” that stole thousands of taxpayer dollars from his own constituents. Tania Fernandez Anderson, who is serving her second term as Boston’s 7th District City Council member, was charged with one count of theft and […]
Former Santa Cruz Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to $38 million embezzlement and tax evasion. A former Santa Cruz County, Arizona, employee has pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, including embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion, for misappropriating more than $38 million in county funds from 2014 to 2024. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, who served as county […]
Santa Cruz County sues Arizona, auditor after alleged $40M embezzlement
Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified the agency investigating Santa Cruz County’s former treasures.ris accused of embezzlement. Santa Cruz County slams Arizona and its auditor general’s inaction and “substandard” audits after former state treasurer is accused of embezzling nearly $40 million in public funds The state is suing the state […]
Pima County takes action following Santa Cruz County embezzlement case
Tucson, Arizona (13 News) – Arizona State Auditor General Announces Santa Cruz County Treasurer He is suspected of embezzling nearly $40 million from county coffers over the past decade, shocking other counties. Is it possible for that to happen here? Are there enough safeguards in place to prevent or prevent that from happening? How can […]
