Steele, 52, is accused of embezzling $15 million from 2013 until 2020 from her employer, Tigra, in Hickory where she worked as CEO. He said she used the money to purchase a house, cars, extravagant trips and a Jet Ski. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. She also had four charges for worthless checks in Yadkin County that year. In January, Steele sold the Taylorsville property she used for a wedding venue known as The Nest for $1.5 million. You have permission to edit this article. (WATCH BELOW: Former NC CEO accused of embezzling $15 million to fund lavish lifestyle), Former NC CEO accused of embezzling $15 million to fund lavish lifestyle. Two men and two teens have been charged in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old seriously injured Tuesday afternoon. The attorneys also claimed the corporate culture at TIGRA brought out the worst in Steele. The store was operated by Steele and her family and once had a Hickory address, according to the stores Facebook page. The federal government would hold any payments before they are disbursed to the defrauded party. Faherty went to her home in Alexander County but was told no comment and asked to leave. Taylorsville resident Donna Osowitt Steele also illegally spent $1 million on travel, $200,000 on family weddings, $100,000 on . Her court date has not been scheduled. St, Hickory, NC. She just got really greedy really quickly, Perkins said. Her supporters said she had taken responsibility for her actions. 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They have also lived in Cumming, GA and Winston Salem, NC. Steele admitted that, in an effort to hide the fraudulent scheme, she limited communications and interactions between the employees and owners for TIGRA and monitored communications that did occur, she convinced employees that company owners should be feared, and lied to employees about the true nature of TIGRAs financial trouble, according to the news release. Eventually, the plan is for people or organizations hosting Christmas parties and other events to rent the entire venue, Goewey said. She admitted diverting more than $15 million of company money, funds that were used for lavish purchases and to support her clothing company Opulence by Steele. She needs to go away for a long time.. She claimed her parents were very wealthy and that was how she could afford all of the stuff she did, he said. Being in this room, Im picturing a bride standing there saying their vows, Carter said. Taylorsville Woman Accused Of Embezzlement - WACB 860AM Former Hickory CEO sentenced to 8 years in prison in $15M - Yahoo News WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Former CEO to pay full restitution in $15M embezzlement scheme, Fisherman pulls massive catfish out of Lake Norman, City worker killed in accidental fire at home, Charlotte Fire says, Another homebuyer says Keyo Tiny House didnt do the work, AA pilots picket outside Charlotte Douglas over contract negotiations, Man accused in NC deputys shooting death escapes jail, deputies say, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. He would have been floored if he heard this (the latest charges). Donna lives at 1260 6th Str NW, Hickory, NC 28601-2408. Tigra was founded in Germany in 1983 by Harald Feld and Helge Motzer, the companys website says. Bernd Motzer confirmed the unnamed company is USA Tigra. Federal defendant Donna Steele, right, escorted by attorney Ronald Frey arrives at the federal courthouse in Charlotte on Wednesday morning to face wire fraud charges. The Associated Press contributed to this article. She also has houses in Killeen, 800 Beeler Ave, Hamlet, 177 Woodrow Run, and 6449 Rockford Dr in Fayetteville. Donna M Steele, age 50s, lives in Hickory, NC. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. A Taylorsville woman has been charged with a wire fraud embezzlement scheme. Steele pleaded guilty to wire fraud . Clinic Employee Charged With Embezzlement, WSOC TV facebook feed(Opens a new window), ALSO READ: Register of Deeds accused of embezzling more than $100K from Catawba County, Fisherman pulls massive catfish out of Lake Norman, City worker killed in accidental fire at home, Charlotte Fire says, 3-year construction project on NCs Blue Ridge Parkway begins, Cornelius police officer resigns after arrest, officials say, Man accused in NC deputys shooting death escapes jail, deputies say, WSOC - TV Public File Contact / Program Director, WAXN - TV Public File Contact / Program Director. They noted the company hired and promoted Steele despite her lack of education and the fact she was on supervised release after serving a federal prison sentence for personally cashing checks from another business. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Donna Steele | ZoomInfo She agreed to start early repayment in March.

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