Fraud & Enforcement

A judge sentences Stephanie Simontacchi to 29 months in prison for stealing $437,162 from Redwood CU and $384,363 from a hotel.

Ex-accounting manager embezzles more than $430,000 and an ex-employee allegedly steals $32,000.

Brittany Aikey and Mindy Plasters face conspiracy to commit bank fraud charges.

Southern Pine Credit Union alleges the former CEO and controller stole funds over a 17-year period.

Christopher A. Montalbano and his father operate a four-year loan scheme that victimizes five credit unions and nine banks.

For stealing nearly $340,000 from a member's account, Valerie Hughes serves one day in jail and will serve 18 months home confinement.