Shelton Woman Admits To $220k Embezzlement: U.S. Attorney

SHELTON, CT — A Shelton woman pleaded guilty to embezzling from her employer.

Barbara Buchanan, 60, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court March 11 to one count of wire fraud. Between 2014 and September 2019 she made false entries and adjustments in the company's payroll system and wired money to her personal account, according to the U.S. Attorney District of Connecticut office.

She embezzled about $220,000 from the company. She also used a company credit card to make $40,000 in personal purchases.

Buchanan agreed to pay more than $260,000 in restitution to the company. She is free on a $100,000 pending sentencing.