A Kentucky woman was sentenced to federal prison Monday for defrauding her former employer.
U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Robert Holman of the United States Secret Service announced the sentencing.
According to court records, Amy Hall, 38, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to three years and one month in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for seven counts of wire fraud.
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While serving as the Accounting Controller for a Louisville, Kentucky, design and construction company, Hall exploited her position to make unauthorized payments totaling $262,897.69.
These payments, made from the company’s bank account, a related company’s bank account, and a company credit card, were for her personal benefit and the benefit of others, all without the company’s knowledge or authorization.
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In addition to her prison term, Hall was ordered to pay $262,897.69 in restitution to the two victim companies.
There is no parole in the federal system.
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