Former Columbus Zoo CEO Tom Stalf pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, including aggravated theft, conspiracy, and telecommunications fraud, defrauding the zoo of over $2.29 million.

Former Columbus Zoo CEO Tom Stalf has pleaded guilty to 15 felonies, including aggravated theft, conspiracy, and telecommunications fraud, for his involvement in a fraud scheme that defrauded the zoo of over $2.29 million. Stalf will pay $315,572.65 in criminal restitution, in addition to the $400,000 already made in 2021. Four other former employees, including the former CFO and marketing director, have also pleaded guilty to various felony charges related to the fraud.

July 23, 2024
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