ATLANTA, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation Atlanta Field Office issued the following press release:
ALBANY, Ga. - The Former City Clerk of Edison, Georgia, admitted in federal court this week that she used taxpayer money for personal purchases following an investigation into the mismanagement of City finances, resulting from a National Fraud Enforcement Division investigation led by the FBI.
"No matter the amount or intent, misusing government funds for personal gain is a serious crime that erodes public trust," said U.S. Attorney William R. "Will" Keyes. "The National Fraud Enforcement Division is committed to investigating and prosecuting all forms of government waste, fraud, and abuse, ensuring ...