The Brief
- A former longtime bookkeeper for a suburban Chicago business is accused of stealing more than $1.3 million through unauthorized bank transfers and purchases.
- Prosecutors charged Tasha Holbrook with felony theft and identity theft after investigators traced money to personal expenses, animal care and people across the country.
- The alleged theft forced the business owner to close his company and lay off more than 40 employees.
BENSENVILLE, Ill. – A Chicago-area businessman is frustrated after discovering more than a million dollars is missing from several of his company bank accounts.
DuPage County prosecutors recently charged his former, longtime bookkeeper with felony theft and identity theft.
In tonight’s Unit 32 investigation, our Tia Ewing follows the money to see just how much damage was done and to whom.
Bensenville bookkeeping scam
The backstory:…