Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $50K From Employer In Darien: Police

DARIEN, CT — A 34-year-old woman was arrested late last month and accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from her employer in Darien from August 2022 to August 2023, according to the Darien Police Department.

Anisa Ymeri, of Norwalk, was arrested on May 29 with the help of the Norwalk Police Department and charged with first-degree larceny, first-degree identity theft and third-degree forgery, Darien police said Tuesday.

In August 2023, the DPD Detective Division received a report of embezzlement involving a former employee of a local medical practice located on Thorndal Circle in Darien, police said.

"The victim reported that Anisa Ymeri, a former employee, was suspected of embezzling funds through stolen and forged checks," police said. "The alleged theft spanned from August 2022 to August 2023, with a total loss of approximately $47,000."

Police said financial documentation, including payroll records, bank statements and check images, was used to conduct a thorough accounting of the victim's checking account.

"Investigators found discrepancies and missing check stubs, linking multiple checks to Ymeri," police said. "Ymeri initially voluntarily met with investigators and provided background information about her employment. Ymeri denied any involvement in the theft and agreed to provide documentation to support her claims but failed to follow through."

Investigators obtained copies of 71 unauthorized checks that were made payable to and cashed by Ymeri, police said.

Ymeri posted her $20,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on June 17.