US EditionFormer Fresno Arts Council employee accused of $1.8M embezzlement to plead guilty
She used more than 300 unauthorized transfers to steal $1.82 million, then spent the money on casinos, vacations and other personal expenses, prosecutors said.
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Dyer Calls for 'Stiff Sentence' After Measure P Embezzler's Plea Agreement
On Wednesday, former Fresno Arts Council operations manager Suliana Caldwell agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, admitting to stealing $1.8 million from the organization. Part of the agreement includes a promise to pay restitution to the Arts Council. Maximum sentence for the charge is 20 years and a $250,000. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said given the impact the theft has had on the community, he wants a “stiff sentence” for Caldwell…
Ex-Fresno Arts Council manager admits to wire fraud
Suliana Caldwell of Fresno is expected to plead guilty to one felony count of wire fraud in connection with a $1.82 million embezzlement case. As operations manager at the Fresno Arts Council, Caldwell was in charge of the books. The nonprofit arts organization’s bank accounts and finances were under her control. She also ran payroll. According to charging documents filed in federal court, Caldwell would transfer funds from the Fresno Arts Cou…
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