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 […]
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling roughly $38 million
A former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleaded guilty this week to embezzling tens of millions of dollars in public funds. Officials say she tried to cover her tracks for 10 years. In her plea agreement, Elizabeth Gutfahr admitted to embezzling and laundering approximately $38 million worth of county funds, including local property taxes. Authorities say […]
Arizona county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $38 million for personal expenses
Former county treasurer pleads guilty on thursday Embezzlement by a Public Official, Money Laundering for stealing more than $38 million in county funds from 2012 to 2024 to renovate a ranch, purchase at least 20 vehicles, and cover personal expenses for himself and his family. Ring was indicted on charges of tax evasion. Elizabeth Gutfahr […]
Former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling $38M in county funds | Arizona
(The Center Square) – A former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion while serving as treasurer from 2014 to 2024. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, allegedly stole funds from Santa Cruz County by transferring money directly from a Santa Cruz County account in the name of a company Gutfahr […]
An Arizona county treasurer stole $38.7M. Here’s how she did it — and how she got caught
Last week brought the latest developments in the ongoing scandal in southern Arizona. Liz Gutfahr is the former treasurer of Santa Cruz County, about 110 miles south of Tucson along the border with Nogales. Last Thursday, Gutfahr pleaded guilty to stealing more than $38.7 million in public funds and waived his right to a trial. […]
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 […]
Court expands receivership on former treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr
A court-appointed financial expert will manage all assets owned by the son and daughter-in-law of a former Santa Cruz County treasurer who is being sued for allegedly embezzling approximately $39 million in public funds. It will be. This follows an order from Pima County Superior Court on Monday that expanded receivership over the assets of […]
Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors release statement regarding lawsuit against former treasurer | Local News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has released an official statement regarding the lawsuit against former Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr. NOGALES, Ariz. (KVOA) — According to a Santa Cruz County press release, Elizabeth Gutfa… “Less than six weeks after the county filed suit to begin receivership action, August 1, 2024 […]
Santa Cruz County files lawsuit against former Treasurer Liz Gutfahr | Local News
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Pima County to implement new financial precautions in response to Santa Cruz County treasurer scandal | News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – Santa Cruz County's ongoing former treasurer scandal is impacting Pima County government's plans to protect taxpayer funds. On Monday, Pima County Administrator Jan Lescher sent a memo to the Board of Supervisors informing them of efforts to better protect taxpayer money. Lesher said he has consulted with the county finance director […]
