In a release<\/a>, USAO officials said that the woman \u2014 identified as Colleen Kieran, 57 \u2014 oversaw the accounting department of a business based in Seminole County.<\/p>\nOver the course of nearly 13 years, she reportedly used her position to siphon out over $3.9 million from the company\u2019s accounts into her own personal PayPal account, officials added.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAfter taking the money, Kieran spent it on clothing, travel, entertainment, dining, consumer electronics, and entertainment media,\u201d the release reads. \u201cThroughout the scheme, Kieran obtained loans in the company\u2019s name to conceal the stolen money.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, Kieran provided false information about the company\u2019s finances to her employers and the company\u2019s tax prepare, investigators noted.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the USAO revealed that Kieran had been charged by federal indictment with six counts of wire fraud.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe indictment also notifies Kieran that the United States is seeking the forfeiture of $3.9 million, the proceeds of the misconduct,\u201d the release continues.<\/p>\n
If convicted, Kieran faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count.<\/p>\n
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