Former Arizona official pleads guilty to stealing $38M, faces up to 35 years in prison.

Elizabeth Gutfahr, a former Santa Cruz County official in Arizona, pleaded guilty to embezzlement, money laundering, and tax evasion. Over 12 years, she stole $38 million from county funds, using it for personal expenses like buying cars and renovating properties. Gutfahr faces up to 35 years in prison and must repay $13.1 million in federal taxes.

November 29, 2024
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