As announced by U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan, a 64-year-old Verona resident, Christy Myers, entered a guilty plea to a bank fraud charge. Myers admitted to this charge in federal court last Thursday before Chief U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak.
Myers was employed by a security system installation and monitoring company that was subsequently acquired by a similar entity. Following the acquisition, she was given access to accounting records and had the authority to issue checks—a role she leveraged to embezzle funds from her new employer over several years. The U.S. Attorney's Office specified that she misappropriated the funds entrusted to her through various means.
The sentencing hearing has been slated for March 11, 2025, where Judge Hornak will determine Myers's fate. According to federal law, she could face a sentence of up to 30 years in prison, pay a fine of up to $1 million, or receive both. However, the actual sentence will be decided based on the gravity of the offense and any prior criminal history.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan T. Conway is helming the prosecution for the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a successful investigation, eventually leading to Myers's prosecution.
