A 35-year-old San Francisco woman who worked as a nanny for a Tiburon family was arrested after authorities say she rang up about $60,000 in airline tickets, luxury hotels and spa services on her employer’s credit card. She was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport last Tuesday, days after the family reported tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on March 26. Investigators say the spending spiked after the woman’s employment ended in December 2025.
Police say airport bust followed overseas travel
In a news release, the Tiburon Police Department said detectives met with the victim on March 26 and learned the nanny, identified as 35-year-old Naghmeh Novbakhtian, had been given access to a family credit card for childcare-related expenses while she was employed. According to the department, investigators discovered Novbakhtian was traveling abroad and arranged to have her detained when she returned, taking her into custody at SFO on March 31 at about 6:50 AM.
Alleged binge spending detailed by investigators
As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the victim’s credit card…..