Former president of Revere League for Special Needs accused of embezzling more than $42,000 from the nonprofit
Michelle DeMauro, 48, was indicted on Sept. 30.
The former president of the Revere League for Special Needs was arraigned Wednesday after being indicted for allegedly stealing thousands from the nonprofit in an embezzlement scheme.
Michelle DeMauro, 48, was indicted on Sept. 30 for allegedly using her position as president to embezzle more than $42,000 in charitable funds for personal expenses.
“I don’t even know where they got $42,000. That’s a made up number,” DeMauro said outside of her arraignment Wednesday, according to WCVB.
Attorney General Maura Healey’s office alleges DeMauro used the money for home improvement projects, concert tickets, electronics, gift cards, and cash withdrawals. Healey’s office also said DeMauro made some personal purchases using the charity’s tax-exempt status.
The Revere League for Special Needs is run by a staff of unpaid volunteers and exists to support adults and children with special needs, according to the AG’s office.
DeMauro was indicted by a grand jury on one count of tax evasion; one count of failure to collect or pay taxes, keep records, or supply information; two counts of obtaining a signature under false pretenses; and two counts of larceny over $1,200.
Healey’s office said the Revere League’s other board members fully cooperated with the investigation.
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