Audit Uncovers Alleged Fraud by Former Town Clerk in White Castle

Audit uncovers alleged fraud by former town clerk in White Castle

A former town clerk of White Castle was allegedly depositing over $19,000 into personal accounts, leading to her termination and arrest.

Audit: White Castle clerk deposited more than $19,000 in government money into her own accounts

WHITE CASTLE — A former White Castle town clerk deposited more than $19,000 in local government money into her own personal accounts, an audit released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office says. According to the independent audit, the fraud began sometime in 2024 and continued into 2025. The town clerk, Monica Lee, was subsequently fired and arrested after the $19,671 fraud was uncovered in May 2025. A new clerk has since been hired.The…