PNC Employee Charged in $86,107 Pennsylvania Theft Case

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An Allegheny County PNC Bank employee has been charged with stealing $86,107 that was intended for client refunds, credits or deposits, according to Gaming America. Prosecutors allege Jacqueline Clinton, 48, diverted the money to her personal account and subsequently made transactions involving casinos and online gambling sites.

Prosecutors allege 10 fraudulent credit adjustments

Clinton allegedly used her position as a bank reconciliations operations supervisor to make 10 fraudulent credit adjustments between May and August. According to Gaming America’s account of the criminal complaint, the funds came from PNC’s Regulation E Disputes General Ledgers.

After each deposit, Clinton allegedly made ATM withdrawals at Rivers Casino and casinos in Atlantic City, transactions on online gambling sites, and Zelle transfers to herself.

The casino references form part of the alleged transaction trail. The charges described by Gaming America are against Clinton, who is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

PNC dismissal and scheduled preliminary hearing

PNC fired Clinton in September, Gaming America reported.

She faces counts of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, access device fraud, misapplication of entrusted property, and unlawful use of a computer.

Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 4.

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Source: As reported by Gaming America.

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