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Why Do Law Enforcers Keep Stealing Forfeiture Funds?

Por: Forbes Business March 02, 2023

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The temptation for law officers to steal from forfeiture funds seems to be especially strong.Getty Last week the Albany County, New York Sheriff that an employee in his business office had stolen more than $68,000 out of a federal forfeiture fund. The employee, who oversaw the department’s budget, had apparently been using the money to pay off gambling debts. It's a sad story that mirrors other thefts uncovered in recent years. A drug... + full article



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