Shelton Man Set Up Fake Company to Embezzle Close to $400K From Employer

Shelton resident Ralph Parillo Jr., is accused of embezzling nearly $400,000 from his employer, the New Haven Register reports.

Parillo, 62, was the business manager for Onofrio’s Ultimate Foods and Fresh Cuts.

According to court records, Parillo was charged with 1st Degree Larceny in January of 2012. According to the arrest warrant, Parillo created a company called Gourmet Creations LLC to steal from Onofrio’s, his employer of 13 years. The warrant was the result of a year-long police investigation, the Register reports.

The warrant quoted Troiano saying, “Parillo made unauthorized disbursements to himself. They were recorded as loans or advances in the general ledger for Onofrio’s Ultimate Foods. Onofrio’s was never repaid for said loans or advances that Parillo made to himself.” The warrant also stated that during this period, Parillo received more than $200,000 in payroll salary.

Parillo pleaded not guilty to the charge of larceny. He is due in court for a pre-trial hearing on Oct. 31.

To read the full report on the New Haven Register, click here.

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