NJ Bank Manager Charged in $70,000 Theft

Charges of Theft by Deception

A New Jersey bank manager is facing charges of theft by deception after allegedly stealing around $70,000 from cash boxes in the bank where she worked, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Investigation and Charges

Amira White, 43, of Belleville, was charged with two counts of theft by deception in the third degree following a months-long investigation, prosecutors said.

The Alleged Scheme

In March 2024, the Financial Crimes Unit of the prosecutor’s office was contacted regarding an alleged theft of customer funds at a Bergen County bank. A subsequent investigation revealed that White, a bank manager, stole $54,648 from cash boxes located at the bank where she worked. She also withdrew around $15,000 from a customer’s account and placed those funds into her own cash box balance in an attempt to hide the theft.

Prosecution’s Press Release

Attorney information for White was not immediately known.

Conclusion

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has taken swift action to address this serious allegation of theft, and we will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure that justice is served. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in our financial institutions.

FAQs

* When was Amira White charged with theft by deception?
+ March 2024
* How much money is alleged to have been stolen?
+ Around $70,000
* What was White’s role at the bank?
+ Bank manager
* What is the next step in the investigation?
+ The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure justice is served.