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Mother Accused of Stealing $278K for Daycare, Personal Expenses
10 Jun
Summary
- Mother allegedly stole over $278,000 from her employer.
- Alleged theft used to cover personal expenses, including daycare.
- Accused employee manipulated time cards and company accounts.
A Cobb County woman, Alexandria Allen, is accused of embezzling a significant sum from her employer, JF Electrical in Marietta. Court records indicate that Allen, who managed the company's finances, allegedly stole $278,863 between January 1, 2026, and May 14, 2026.
The arrest warrant details methods used to conceal the alleged theft, including logging fictitious extra hours and paid holidays. Allen is also accused of charging personal gas fees and other miscellaneous expenses to her time card, in addition to her regular salary. Furthermore, she allegedly used the company's bank account to pay for her child's daycare and wired funds directly into her personal account.
This situation is ongoing as of June 10, 2026, with Allen facing serious charges for her alleged financial misconduct. The investigation into the full extent of the misappropriated funds is continuing.
