Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Vermont Woman Indicted For Allegedly Embezzling $220,000 From Energy Company

Nancy M. Poirier, 42, of Williamstown, Vermont has been indicted for allegedly embezzling more than $220,000 from Trono Fuels Inc. where she had been employed as accounts receivable manager.  According to prosecutors, over a five and a half year period, from January 2005 to July 2010, Poirier kept cash receipts paid by Trono customers for her own purposes.  The thefts reportedly caused financial difficulties for the company.

Read the story herehere and here.

Update (10/4/11): Poirier has pleaded guilty to charges she embezzled more than $220,000 from Trono Fuels over a five and a half year period.

Update (1/11/12): Poirier has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay full restitution. 

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