Lisa Tormaschy, 51, of Dickinson, ND faces a Class A felony charge, according to court documents, for allegedly siphoning funds from the business (believed to be a construction company) over a period spanning 14 years, from 2010 to 2024. Tormaschy served as the office manager during this time, a position that reportedly gave her access to company finances.
The criminal complaint, filed by Detective Aaron Bates, alleges that Tormaschy "knowingly took or exercised unauthorized control over, or made an unauthorized transfer of an interest in, the property of another." The complaint indicates that the amount stolen is believed to exceed $1 million.
Tormaschy, who has no prior criminal record, was taken into custody at the Southwest Multi-County Correction Center following the issuance of a warrant for her arrest on Sept. 25. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as fines potentially reaching $20,000.
This case serves as another example of an office manager of 14 years with access to the company’s finances facing charges involving the theft of funds. Ipsen Due Diligence recommends that audits, scheduled or unannounced be conducted at least twice a year.
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