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A former local government official in Columbia County is facing serious prison time after admitting to embezzling more than $147,000 from her township and committing tax evasion. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 63-year-old Linda Tarlecki of Aristes pleaded guilty to bank fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a years-long scheme during her time as Secretary/Treasurer for Conyngham Township.
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Between 2013 and 2017, Tarlecki used her position to issue fraudulent paychecks to herself, diverting township funds for personal gain. Investigators say she did not report the illicit income on her federal tax returns, resulting in more than $38,000 in unpaid taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. The fraud also victimized Fulton National Bank, where the altered checks were deposited.
The embezzled funds, originally designated for township operations, could have supported services such as road maintenance, emergency response, or other community infrastructure.
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Tarlecki entered her guilty plea before Chief U.S. District Judge Matthew W. Brann and now faces a maximum sentence of 35 years in federal prison along with potential fines and supervised release. The court will consider federal sentencing guidelines before issuing a final judgment. The Internal Revenue Service led the investigation, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Geoffrey MacArthur.
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