Former Accounting Manager Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud
A former accounting manager from a Bessemer-based company has agreed to plead guilty to federal wire fraud for embezzling nearly $191,000 through unauthorized payroll payments and personal use of a company credit card.
Birmingham, AL, September 22, 2026 —
A former accounting manager, employed by a company based in Bessemer, has agreed to enter a guilty plea in federal court. The plea stems from charges of federal wire fraud related to the alleged embezzlement of substantial funds.
The individual is accused of defrauding the company of nearly $191,000. According to the details available, the alleged embezzlement was carried out through two primary methods: unauthorized payroll payments and the personal use of a company-issued credit card.
The full name of the former accounting manager was not immediately available. Similarly, the name of the Bessemer-based company that was allegedly defrauded has not been publicly disclosed. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged fraudulent activities or the specific dates of the agreement to plead guilty were not provided.
Federal wire fraud charges typically involve using electronic communications, such as email or phone calls, to execute a fraudulent scheme. In this instance, the scheme allegedly involved manipulating the company’s financial systems to divert funds through payroll and misusing corporate credit. The amount embezzled, nearing $191,000, represents a significant financial loss for the company.
As the individual has agreed to plead guilty, the case is proceeding towards a formal resolution. The legal process will determine the final judgment and any sentencing that may follow. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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