Wayne County Woman Steals $2M From Employer: AG

NEW BOSTON, MI — A New Boston woman is facing charges after stealing more than $2 million from her employer, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

Susan O’Hara, 56, is facing eight charges, including:

• Three counts of embezzlement – $100,000 or more, a 20-year felony
• One count of using a computer to commit a crime, a 20-year felony
• Three counts of forgery, a 14-year felony
• One count of identity theft, a 5-year felony

Her next court date is scheduled for Sept. 2.

As an employee at the General RV Center in Wixom, O’Hara used her access to the company’s systems and client information to issue checks to a person whose identity she assumed and cashed those checks.

Officials did not reveal a timeframe for the scheme.

"Financial crimes cause real harm to Michigan businesses and consumers," Michigan Attorney General said. "I want to thank the Wixom Police Department for their investigative work and for referring this case to my office. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who abuse their positions for personal gain."

The incident was referred to the Department of Attorney General by the Wixom Police Department.

"The Wixom Police Department takes the security of its businesses seriously and I am proud of the work done by both the Wixom Police Department and the Michigan Attorney General's Office," said Wixom Police Chief Phil Langmeyer. "This was an example of great collaboration by our agencies."