Ex-county treasurer in Arizona receives 10-year sentence for stealing more than $38 million
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement A former civil servant in Santa Cruz County has received a 10-year federal prison sentence after admitting to misappropriating millions in taxpayer funds. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Rosemary C. Marquez sentenced 63-year-old Elizabeth Gutfahr from Rio Rico to 120 months behind bars. Following her prison term, […]
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis withdraws from the governor’s race to pursue a run for treasurer.
California Governor Race Dynamics Shift The race for California’s governor has seen a swift expansion this year, with several candidates stepping into the fray. However, it appears to be narrowing down now. On Friday morning, Lt. Colonel Eleni Kounalakis, a prominent Democratic donor and the first notable candidate to officially announce her governor campaign back […]
Santa Cruz County urges prompt sentencing for treasurer after delay
NOGARES, Ariz. The case of Elizabeth Guffer, the former Santa Cruz County treasurer found guilty of embezzling nearly $40 million, continues to frustrate county leaders and residents. This scandal stands as one of the most significant instances of government fraud in Arizona’s history, leaving a deep mark on the community. District 3 supervisor John Fanning […]
Ex-Santa Cruz County treasurer receives sentence for $38 million theft case
Tucson, Ariz. – Embezzlement Case Concludes In one of the biggest embezzlement cases in Arizona, former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr has learned her fate after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $40 million from taxpayers. Gutfahr was sentenced to 10 years for embezzlement, another 10 years for money laundering, and 5 years for tax […]
Ex-county treasurer in Arizona receives 10-year sentence for stealing more than $38 million
Former County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement A former civil employee in Santa Cruz County has received a 10-year federal prison sentence after admitting to misappropriating significant taxpayer funds. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Rosemary C. Marquez sentenced 63-year-old Elizabeth Gutfar of Rio Rico to 120 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. […]
Ex-Arizona county treasurer faces lawsuit for supposedly taking more than $39M: ‘Unfair and tragic’
Tucson, Arizona – Lawsuit Against Former Treasurer Arizona County revealed on Friday that it is taking legal action against a former treasurer accused of embezzling over $39 million. Santa Cruz County filed a lawsuit against Elizabeth Guffer for allegedly stealing $39,412,000. The purpose of this legal move, made known in a press release on Thursday, […]
Coconino County treasurer cautions that federal reductions will impact everyone in Arizona
Concerns Over Arizona’s Tax and Immigration Bill Sarah Benatal, the Treasury Secretary for Coconino County, has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent tax and immigration legislation signed in Arizona. During a briefing organized by a national advocacy group focused on responsible development, Benatal, alongside several other Democrats, highlighted the detrimental effects of cuts to Medicaid. […]
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement Elizabeth Guffer, the former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday for unlawfully taking nearly $39 million over a decade. The 63-year-old Guffer, dressed in black, stood quietly as US District Judge Rosemary Marquez delivered the sentence in a Tucson federal court, […]
Ex-Santa Cruz County Treasurer Given 10-Year Sentence for Stealing More Than $38 Million
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced for Embezzlement A former Santa Cruz County official has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after admitting to embezzling tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Rosemary C. Marquez sentenced Elizabeth Gutfar, 63, to 120 months in prison. Following her release, she will […]
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Admits to Stealing $38 Million from Taxpayers
Elizabeth Gutfahr, a former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, recently pleaded guilty to serious allegations of embezzling nearly $38 million from taxpayers. Serving in her role from 2012 until 2024, Gutfahr also neglected to pay over $13 million in income taxes during her tenure. A press release from the Department of Justice details how she […]