The Brief
- Tyler and Katie Kristopeit of Muskego are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a former Whitefish Bay masonic lodge to fund luxury cars and personal expenses.
- Prosecutors allege Tyler, the lodge treasurer, funneled proceeds from a $2 million property sale into personal accounts, leaving only a fraction of the funds remaining.
- The couple appeared in court Friday and were released on $10,000 signature bonds; both face charges of conspiracy to commit theft and money laundering.
MILWAUKEE – The former treasurer of a now-closed suburban masonic lodge, and his wife are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 and using it on personal expenses, including the purchase of a luxury car.
Accused of theft, conspiracy to launder money
What we know:
Tyler Kristopeit, 37, and Katie Kristopeit, 38, both of Muskego, are charged with conspiracy to commit theft from a business setting and conspiracy to launder money in excess of $100,000.
The couple appeared in court Friday afternoon, April 17. A court commissioner gave both Tyler and Katie Kristopeit a $10,000 signature bond, and ordered them not to have any contact with the George Washington Masonic Lodge, its officers or members. The two are due back in court later this month for a bond review hearing.
Attorneys for the couple are not commenting.
What’s in the court filings?
The backstory:…