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Payroll employee accused of skimming money from workers’ checks, over $15K from co-worker
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stephanie Obediku, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Thousands of dollars were stolen, with one worker losing more than $15,000. The accused faces multiple counts of theft, totaling 39.
A payroll employee is accused of theft. The woman, who handled payroll for a business, allegedly took money from employee checks over time. Thousands of dollars were stolen, with one worker losing more than $15,000.
The accused faces multiple counts of theft, totaling 39. A bail hearing is scheduled after the woman was taken into custody. Further details about the case are available, including the circumstances of the alleged theft and the business where it occurred.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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