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Ex-Leader Admits To Stealing $76K From Long Island Children's Soccer Club
A man who helped run a Long Island soccer club for children admitted in court that he embezzled more than $76,000 from the group to use on personal expenses, the authorities said.
Matthew Dickson, age 44, of Dix Hills, pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 6, to a single count of petit larceny, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.
As part of his plea deal, Dickson must repay $76,237 to the soccer club, write a letter of apology to the board of directors, serve three years probation, and complete 400 hours of community service, the prosecutor said.
Dickson served …
$70K Scheme: Soccer Club President Embezzles Funds From Long Island Organization, DA Says
The president of a Long Island soccer club faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the organization he led, officials announced.
Suffolk County resident Matthew Dickson, age 44, of Dix Hills, was indicted on grand larceny charges for the embezzlement of over $70,000 from the Dix Hills Soccer Club while he was Vice President and President of the organization, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
According to Tierney's office, between April and November 2022, Dickson was responsibl…
Woman Accused Of Embezzling $4M From NY Company Serving Clients In Entertainment Industry
A woman has been accused of embezzling $4 million from her New York employer and its clients to pay for, among other things, her wedding, travel, and making payments to a cosmetic surgeon.
Long Island resident Carmen Miranda, age 50, of Massapequa, was charged with wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, in connection with her scheme to embezzle over $4 million from her employer and its clients in Manhattan.
Miranda, who is also known as “Millie Miranda,” was an account manager at a small business management firm that primarily serviced clients in the entertainment indus…
Ex-Controller Accused Of Stealing $340,000 From Northern Westchester Company
A former controller has been charged for stealing more than $340,000 from a company in Northern Westchester, authorities announced.
ToniAnn Rosado, who worked for CR Wallauer & Company in North Castle, was indicted for stealing more than $340,000 from the paint supply company between 2017 and 2019, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah said late Wednesday morning, June 29.
Rosado, 5age 1, of Orlando, Florida, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, both felonies, Roca…
Financial Adviser Accused Of Embezzling $313,000 From Westchester Resident
The CEO of a financial advisory firm is accused of embezzling more than $313,000 from a 64-year-old Westchester County resident.
Adam Belardino, the CEO of the Maddox Group, was arrested on Wednesday, April 27, and charged with wire fraud, according to Damian Williams, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York.
“Adam Belardino abused the trust his client placed in him by stealing more than $313,000 the client gave him to be invested," Williams said. "Clients like the victim in this case need to be able to entrust their money to financial advisors with confidence…
Hudson Valley Man Convicted For Running Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi, Embezzlement Schemes
A Hudson Valley man has been convicted for operating a multimillion-dollar investment club that was actually a Ponzi scheme.
Rockland County resident Ruless Pierre, age 51, of Nanuet, was convicted in Manhattan federal court of securities fraud, wire fraud, and structuring charges on Thursday, May 27.
According to the allegations contained in the complaint, indictment, and the evidence presented at trial:
From at least November 2016 through October 2019, Pierre solicited money from investors of Ruless Pierre Consulting Group by falsely promising them that he would earn a 20 percent return…
Nursing Home Operator In Fairfield, New Haven Counties Sentenced For Embezzlement
A Connecticut nursing home operator has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzlement and tax offenses related to the operation of nursing homes.
Chaim Stern, age 72, a resident of Flushing, Queens, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 20, for the offenses related to nursing homes in Bridgeport and Waterbury, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Stern was the principal operator of the Bridgeport Health Care Center, Bridgeport Manor, and the Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center …
Former Long Island Library Employee Sentenced For Embezzling More Than $360K
An employee has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for embezzling more than $260,000 from a Long Island library.
Shelia Seward, age 59, of West Babylon, a former employee of the Elmont Memorial Library, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, for the theft which took place between 2012 and 2018, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
“Sheila Seward stole more than $260,000 from the Elmont Library by increasing the amount on her paycheck more than 100 times during a six-year period,” Singas said. “I thank the Elmont Memorial Library for their cooperation in this inves…
