SAN ANTONIO COUPLE INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES
INCLUDING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD AND EMBEZZLEMENT
United States Attorney Johnny Sutton and FBI Special Agent in Charge Ralph G. Diaz
announced the federal grand jury indictment of Anna and Jose Salazar, owners of Americas Global Granite, on fraud and embezzlement charges.
From January 2004, to June 2007, the Salazar’s schemed to defraud Anna’s employer, Alamo Federal Credit Union. The indictment alleges that Anna Salazar created fraudulent and unauthorized Alamo Federal Credit Union official checks that were deposited into bank accounts controlled by Anna Salazar and Jose Salazar. The fraudulent credit union checks were also used to pay business expenses of Americas Global Granite.
Anna Salazar is charged with five counts of financial institution fraud and one count of embezzlement; Jose Salazar, three counts of financial institution fraud. Upon conviction, Anna and Jose Salazar face up to 30 years in federal prison per charge.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Tom Moore is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
An indictment a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until convicted through due process of law. |
