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Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO federally charged, accused of stealing millions

Published: June 5, 2024 at 12:05 PMUpdated: July 1, 2024 at 9:33 AM

Tags: fraud, embezzlement, cfo, detroit riverfront conservancy, nonprofit, bank and wire fraud, stolen millions, fbi investigation, embezzled funds, financial scheme, william smith, CFO, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, FBI investigation, William Smith

He's accused of forging documents to obtain a $5 million line of credit after nearly exhausting the nonprofit's cash holdings to cover the shortfalls.

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