Date: 11-14-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Heather Darrey

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Judge: Steven D. Merryday

Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s for Tampa

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Tampa, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Embezzling Over $875,000
Former Church Records And Finance Manager Sentenced To Federal Prison For Embezzling Over $875,000

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Heather Darrey (45, Tampa) to 27 months in federal prison for wire fraud. As part of her sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $875,323.19, the proceeds of her criminal scheme. Darrey pleaded guilty on June 6, 2024.

According to court documents, Darrey worked as the Records and Finance Manager at Church #1. Darrey abused her position of trust by engaging in a scheme in which she created false and fraudulent bank checks drawn against Church #1’s business bank account and made them payable to her own account, as well as to her mortgage company, creditors, and others. Darrey also input false and fraudulent data into Church #1’s accounting software system to conceal her theft. The investigation revealed that Darrey stole $875,323.19, which she largely spent on mortgage payments, car and boat loans, and credit card bills for clothing, restaurants, vacations, and concert tickets.

This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Tampa Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Greg Pizzo, Suzanne Nebesky, and Jordan Howard.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 27 months in federal prison. As part of her sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $875,323.19, the proceeds of her criminal scheme

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