Updated: Annandale Businessman Charged with Embezzlement

Updated 4:13 p.m.

An Annandale businessman has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by Fairfax County police.

Richard Lee, 51, of 12031 Lisa Marie Court, was charged with embezzlement on May 14, 2011 after police looked into allegations that he was keeping funds from clients who expected him to send money to their family in Korea. Clients gave Lee money and received a receipt, but through the course of their investigation, police determined the money never made it to anyone in Korea.

Lee's business, Sky Annandale, was a check cashing business located on 4127 Hummer Road. According to Lucy Caldwell, public information officer with the Fairfax County Police Department, the business has since closed.

All of Lee's victims are of Korean descent and the amount of money lost ranges between $700 up to $3,000.

According to the news release, more than a dozen victims have come forward and contacted the Financial Crimes Unit to complain. Caldwell didn't give a definitive timeline as to when the complaints began, but said there had been several complaints weeks before Lee was charged and calls have continued to come in this week. The investigation is ongoing with possible additional charges pending.

Detectives are encouraging other victims to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 703-246-7800 and leaving a message so that a detective will contact them.

Anyone with information about this incident or the suspects should contact Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text "TIP187" with your message to CRIMES(274637).