Three Women Charged in Alleged $7 Million Looting of Florida Truss Company

Three women in St. Lucie County, Florida, are facing felony charges after detectives said a company insider with bookkeeping access helped divert close to $7 million from a local truss manufacturing business over a seven-year period.

How the scheme allegedly worked

Investigators say the scheme relied on one defendant's insider access to the company's financial records, allowing funds to be siphoned gradually in ways designed to avoid detection during routine bookkeeping. The alleged theft was only uncovered after company leadership ordered an independent audit.

• Investigators allege the scheme diverted nearly $7 million over roughly seven years
• One defendant is accused of using insider bookkeeping access to enable the theft
• The scheme was uncovered following an independent financial audit ordered by company leadership
• All three women face felony charges related to grand theft and fraud

Detectives said the case illustrates how long-running insider fraud schemes can persist when a company relies on a single trusted employee for financial oversight without regular independent verification. The company has since implemented additional financial controls, according to investigators.

Case moves toward prosecution

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said the case has been referred to prosecutors, who will determine formal charges. Investigators noted that recovering the diverted funds may prove difficult given the length of time the alleged scheme was in operation.

Authorities said the case remains under investigation and additional charges are possible as forensic accountants continue reviewing years of financial records tied to the company.