FORTUNA, CA — Christina Ann Mobley, 58, also known as Kris Mobley, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding her former employer, a construction company in Fortuna, California. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, Mobley stole over $500,000 between January 2022 and November 2024.
The Alleged Fraudulent Activities
Mobley, who worked as the company’s business manager, took on additional duties after the bookkeeper retired. She was responsible for accounting tasks such as entering data into the company’s accounting software, assisting with bill payments, managing payroll taxes, and handling employee health benefits and government contracts.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Mobley misused her position by directing company checks to be applied to her personal credit card accounts. She also allegedly made electronic payments from the company’s bank account to pay her personal credit card bills.
Additionally, Mobley is accused of using the company credit card for personal expenses, including cash advances at casinos and for personal travel. She reportedly wrote checks to herself, inflated her vacation time, work hours, and bonuses in the payroll system, and issued duplicate payroll checks and unearned bonuses.
Legal Implications
The indictment suggests that Mobley exploited her access to company funds for personal gain, defrauding her employer of a substantial amount. The U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized that an indictment only alleges that crimes have been committed, and Mobley is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
This case highlights the importance of financial oversight within companies and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of misusing one’s position for personal gain.
