A former teller at the failed Lynrocten Federal Credit Unionpleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $1 million.

Teresa Wieringo Humphries, 58, of Madison Heights, Va., alsoadmitted participating in fraudulent schemes with at least oneother employee, which contributed to the collapse of $13.8 millioncooperative in Lynchburg, Va., the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Humphries admitted stealing $3,000 to $4,000 a month between2007 and 2013, which she deposited into family members' accounts,according to court documents. She faces up to 30 years in prisonand/or a fine of up to $1 million.

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