Stealing. It's bad. It's wrong. But how about stealing from kids with diabetes? Now that's just heinous! A New Jersey woman has been accused of this crime - according to police, she embezzled nearly $17,000 from the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The woman, Betty Wong (44), could be sent to jail for up to five years if she is found guilty. It is alleged that Wong funneled $16,893 into four personal accounts in - get this - fifty-four separate transactions! Good Lord, did she think they would not catch her?! The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation stated that standard auditing procedures alerted the organization's bosses to the loss.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
NJ woman accused of embezzling nearly $17,000 from juvenile diabetes fund
Stealing. It's bad. It's wrong. But how about stealing from kids with diabetes? Now that's just heinous! A New Jersey woman has been accused of this crime - according to police, she embezzled nearly $17,000 from the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The woman, Betty Wong (44), could be sent to jail for up to five years if she is found guilty. It is alleged that Wong funneled $16,893 into four personal accounts in - get this - fifty-four separate transactions! Good Lord, did she think they would not catch her?! The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation stated that standard auditing procedures alerted the organization's bosses to the loss.Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Money Makes People greedy!
Posted at 11:24PM on Aug 4th 2006 by Matt Jones
1. That must be a big wallet to fit $17,000! In all seriousness, these stories always anger me. How can people steal such precious funds?
Posted at 3:10PM on Aug 2nd 2006 by Andrew B