Sheboygan News Break: Former Employee Accused of Embezzling Over $100,000 from Local Association

In a shocking turn of events, a former employee of the Sheboygan County Home Builders Association has been accused of embezzling over $100,000 from the organization. According to a recent complaint, the suspect, identified as Kaiser, was employed by the association for six years before being let go in December 2022 due to issues with meeting deadlines and being unorganized.

Police reviewed financial statements from the association, which revealed a Visa credit card in Kaiser's name with charges made on behalf of the organization. The investigation also uncovered evidence that Kaiser had been using her position to steal money from the association's account, transferring funds into her personal account over the course of approximately five years.

Kaiser allegedly admitted to fudging bank statements and moving money around between different accounts to avoid detection. In an interview with police, she claimed that she was pressured by her now deceased boyfriend to steal, but continued taking money even after his death.

The suspect is charged with one count of theft (business setting over $100,000) and one count of uttering a forgery. The Sheboygan County Home Builders Association has released a statement expressing disappointment that someone they trusted took advantage of their members, association, and mission.

In response to the allegations, the association has launched an internal investigation and is taking steps to secure its operations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The case remains under criminal investigation, and no further comment will be made until it is resolved.

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