FBI, Fresno Police investigate alleged $1.5 million embezzlement of taxpayer funds

FBI, Fresno Police investigate alleged $1.5 million embezzlement of taxpayer funds

$1.5 million in Fresno taxpayer funds were lost in an embezzlement case, according to city officials.

Fresno City Council calls special meeting to discuss $1.5mil Measure P embezzlement

The Fresno City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss the $1.5 million that was embezzled through Measure P.  The city announced Monday that it will discuss three items in closed session on Tuesday relating to potential litigation.  Driving the news: Fresno police confirmed on Monday that the department and the FBI are investigating the reported embezzlement of $1.5 million in Measure P funds.  The money was allegedly embezz…