Former lead member of Richmond LAND board accused of embezzlement

Former lead member of Richmond LAND board accused of embezzlement

RICHMOND — The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director. Randy Joseph, who served as a Richmond LAND board member from 2021 to 2024, has been accused of signing off on checks to himself worth between about $79,000 and $205,000, according to a public statement by Executive Director Princess Robinson. In the statement, Robinson sa…

Bluefield Hotel Worker Accused of Embezzling Over $5,000 Using Guest Payments and Cash App

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A former Econo Lodge employee is facing embezzlement charges after allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in guest payments through deceptive transactions, according to Bluefield Police. On June 6, 2024, Patrolman T.M. Beggs took a fraud complaint at the Bluefield City Police Department from hotel owner Prathik Valsaraj. Valsaraj reported that employee Lakiesha Nelson had manipulated payment records at the Econo Lod…