Former Benton County tax assessor Shannon Wilburn charged with embezzlement for allegedly misappropriating over $300,000.

Shannon Wilburn, a former tax assessor in Benton County, Mississippi, has been charged with embezzlement for allegedly misappropriating over $300,000 from the county's Tax Collector's office. State Auditor Shad White announced the charges, emphasizing collaboration with prosecutors. If convicted, Wilburn could face fines up to $5,000 and a 20-year prison sentence. The State Auditor's Office encourages reporting suspected fraud.

September 03, 2024
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