Treasurer Caught In Dominatrix Blackmail Scheme Goes To Court

HOUSTON, TX — A former Harris County deputy treasurer who allegedly stole thousands of dollars to all pay blackmail to an online dominatrix was released on Friday.

Gregory Lueb, 56, was arrested on April 5 and charged with felony theft.

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He is accused of stealing upwards of $35,000 to pay hush money to a dominatrix known as "Mistress Cindy" he through an S&M website called Collarspace.

Lueb, who ultimately stole about $35,000 to keep "Mistress Cindy," quiet had access to about $3 billion and could move up to $100 million at a time on his signature, and had access to numerous Harris County bank accounts, according to Harris County DA Kim Ogg.

If Lueb is convicted, he faces up to two years in prison.

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