Following her sudden resignation, the longtime treasurer of a small Arizona county faces questions about her time in office.

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• (00:00) - An Unexpected Resignation
• (01:07) - Welcome to Oh My Fraud
• (03:23) - Listener Mail and Fraud Discussion
• (08:23) - Santa Cruz County Background
• (09:50) - Liz Gut Far's Career and Sudden Resignation
• (10:50) - Investigation and Initial Findings
• (16:34) - Massive Embezzlement Uncovered
• (17:17) - Legal Actions and Allegations
• (24:58) - Fraud Techniques and Cover-Up
• (29:55) - Criminal Charges and Court Proceedings
• (40:12) - Lessons Learned and Conclusion

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Sources:

• Santa Cruz County’s Industry Clusters [SantaCruzCenter.org]
• County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr resigns [Nogales International]
• Unrecorded money transfers trigger FBI investigation on former Santa Cruz Co. treasurer [News4Tucson]
• County Tells School, Fire Districts That Over $4 Million Has Disappeared [Patagonia Regional Times]
• County BOS, SEFD, Sonoita School District Release Statements on Missing Funds [Patagonia Regional Times]
• Supervisors Told $39.4 Million in County Funds Is Missing [Patagonia Regional Times]
• Report sheds light on Santa Cruz Co. Treasurer's alleged theft of $39 million [KGUN]
• A Santa Cruz County official is accused of stealing $39M. A lawmaker wants tighter controls [Arizona Republic]
• Santa Cruz County v. Elizabeth Gutfahr, et al.
• U.S. v. Elizabeth Gutfahr
• Former Arizona Elected Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of More than $38M of County Funds [DOJ]
• Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $38 Million in County Funds [DOJ]
• “One of the dumbest…crimes in Arizona state history” [KGUN]

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When Johnathan Walton learned that his best friend had conned him out of nearly $100,000, his first instinct was a little unusual—he told anyone who would listen about what happened. The story that ensued consumed his life for several years, ultimately sending his career in unexpected directions, with a hit podcast, assisting other victims with their frauds, and now, his new book, Anatomy of a Con Artist.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview
• (05:01) - Meet Jonathan Walton
• (07:32) - Jonathan's Early Life and Career
• (22:14) - The Pool Problem
• (24:37) - Con Artists Don't Outsmart You
• (40:00) - The Final Scam and Realization
• (47:08) - Confrontation and Recording
• (48:36) - Police Inaction and Persistence
• (50:37) - Building a Case
• (54:29) - The Arrest and Legal Battle
• (57:53) - The Trial and Conviction
• (01:02:49) - Post-Conviction and New Scams
• (01:05:38) - Extradition and Ongoing Pursuit
• (01:10:35) - Reflections and Lessons Learned
• (01:24:43) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

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Sources:

Queen of the Con [Spotify]

Queen of the Con [Instagram]

johnathanwalton.com

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Caleb knew that if he could get Becca Platsky, the co-host of the Corporate Gossip Podcast, to come on Oh My Fraud, that they would have a lot to talk about. Becca and Caleb learn that they are kindred spirits, discussing their experiences not only as scorned CPAs, but as earnest gossip merchants.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and CPE
• (00:43) - Discovering Corporate Gossip Podcast
• (03:09) - Becca's Background and Career
• (05:49) - The CPA Experience
• (14:33) - Gossip in the Corporate World
• (25:29) - Starting the Podcast Journey
• (35:55) - Corporate Culture and CEO Critique
• (42:36) - The Golden Age of Fraud
• (44:46) - Corporate Corruption: A Bipartisan Issue
• (58:29) - The Fraud Triangle and Human Nature
• (01:07:41) - The Consequences of Corporate Negligence
• (01:13:31) - Final Thoughts and Reflections

In less than 10 minutes, you can earn NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.

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Check out Corporate Gossip Pod

• Corporate Gossip Podcast
• Facebook Part 1: Sheryl Sandberg & the Curse of the BOB
• Facebook Part 2: Mark Zuckerberg & The Curse of the Baby Bangs

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