REGIONAL- A former Fortune Bay Resort Casino employee has been sentenced to eight months in prison and ordered to repay $315,739.87 she admitted to embezzling over seven years while working as a …
“Far too often crimes are committed against tribes in Indian Country and the punishment is a slap on the wrist,” said Bois Forte Tribal Chairwoman Cathy Chavers. “We applaud Judge Tostrud for realizing the seriousness of the crime committed. ”
The 33-year-old reportedly said she began embezzling the money out of desperation to pay for medical bills, but a prosecutor pointed to a lavish lifestyle funded by the scheme.
The 33-year-old reportedly said she began embezzling the money out of desperation to pay for medical bills, but a prosecutor pointed to a lavish lifestyle funded by the scheme.