A 51-year-old Weeki Wachee woman who worked as a teller at Cadence Bank in Brooksville has been arrested following a months-long investigation into the disappearance of $52,000 from a bank vault. Tammy Annette Wierzbicki was taken into custody last Monday on multiple felony charges, including scheme to defraud and conspiracy to commit fraud, according to court documents filed in Hernando County.
The investigation began several months ago when bank officials discovered the substantial sum missing from the vault at the Brooksville branch where Wierzbicki was employed. Authorities have not released specific details about how the alleged theft was carried out or over what time period the money disappeared. The case represents one of the largest employee theft cases in recent Hernando County history.
Wierzbicki faces serious felony charges that could result in significant prison time if convicted. Scheme to defraud charges in Florida can carry penalties of up to 30 years in prison when the amount stolen exceeds $50,000, making this a first-degree felony case. The conspiracy charges suggest that investigators believe Wierzbicki may not have acted alone in the alleged theft.
Cadence Bank has not issued a public statement regarding the arrest or the alleged theft. The bank, which operates multiple branches throughout Florida, has policies and procedures in place to prevent employee theft, though officials have not commented on how this alleged scheme went undetected for months. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine if additional charges will be filed.
Wierzbicki is being held at the Hernando County Jail pending her first court appearance. The case highlights the importance of internal banking controls and regular auditing procedures designed to protect customer deposits and bank assets. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
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