Detroit City Wire

A Clarkston woman has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud related to an embezzlement scheme against her former employer, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison. Sally Lynn Elmore, aged 56, pleaded guilty in July 2024 to one count of wire fraud after defrauding her former employer out of more than $3 million.

In addition to the prison sentence, United States District Judge Brandy R. McMillion ordered Elmore to pay $2.2 million in restitution and a $3.2 million forfeiture money judgment.

Court documents reveal that from April 2019 to December 2022, Elmore misused her position as director of finance and human resources by manipulating payroll and banking systems to divert funds into her personal accounts. She falsified financial statements presented to the board and concealed missing funds from the company’s insurer, leading to a loss of theft coverage.

"Elmore violated the trust placed in her as the director of finance and human resources for her company," stated United States Attorney Ison. "Our office will aggressively prosecute those individuals who abuse their authority."

Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson added, "Over the course of three years, Ms. Elmore betrayed her employer... The FBI has zero tolerance for fraud."

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Alyse Wu with investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.