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Beth Bing, a former employee of Unity College in Maine, pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud Thursday, the Morning Sentinel reported.
Bing pleaded guilty to making unauthorized purchases on her Unity credit card and using fraudulent email and phone communications, according to court records. In total, the transactions added up to more than $500,000.
In a statement Tuesday to the Morning Sentinel, Unity College said it was grateful “to the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s office for the diligent investigation of this matter and swift resolution of the criminal process upon our request.
“Law enforcement and the College’s own investigation showed that one former employee was responsible for the act, and the College is gratified that the prosecution has delivered closure with regard to this matter,” the statement said.
Bing, 49, faces up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine.
