(KRON) — A 35-year-old San Francisco woman who worked as nanny in Tiburon is accused of charging more than $60,000 on her former employer’s credit card to fund international trips, luxury hotel stays and spa treatments.
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Naghmeh Novbakhtian was arrested at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday upon her arrival at San Francisco International Airport after traveling internationally, according to the Tiburon Police Department. Police said they met with the victim days before to investigate a fraud complaint involving tens of thousands of dollars in unapproved charges on her credit card.
The victim told investigators that she employed Novbakhtian in her home from July 2025 through Dec. 11, 2025 and had given her access to a credit card to make childcare-related expenses.
“The victim was contacted by her credit card company, revealing a dramatic and unauthorized increase in spending after the suspect’s employment ended,” said TPD in a news release Thursday. “Charges included airline tickets under Novbakhtian’s name, international travel, luxury hotels, cosmetic and spa services, retail purchases, ride services, and direct electronic payments made to accounts associated with the suspect. The total amount of unauthorized charges is estimated to exceed $60,000.”…