Maggie Ahmaogak, 61, of Barrow, Alaska, has been indicted on charges she embezzling nearly $500,000 from the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission where she had served as executive director. According to prosecutors, over a period of at least 3 years, from 2004 until 2007, Ahmaogak siphoned funds from the Commission in a variety of means for her own benefit, including taking payroll advances never repaid. Ahmaogak had reportedly served as executive director of the non-profit for 17 years. She is the wife of local politician, George Ahmaogak Sr. Reports suggest Maggie Ahmaogak blamed a gambling habit for her actions.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Former Non-Profit Exec In Alaska Indicted For Embezzling $500K From Whaling Commission
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embezzlement,
gambling,
non-profit fraud,
public corruption
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