BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Danielle Frances Regina Palmer, 28, a project coordinator for a South Florida contractor, was arrested for allegedly embezzling nearly $140,000 using company credit cards.
Over 18 months, Palmer reportedly charged personal expenses including trips to Disney, Legoland, and Puerto Rico, as well as hotel stays, flights, rideshares, Amazon purchases, and child support payments on company-issued American Express cards.
The fraud was uncovered in June 2024 after the company owner noticed unauthorized charges between $75,000 and $100,000 during a financial review. A deeper audit later revealed total losses of $139,622.
Palmer initially claimed she had verbal permission to use the cards but later admitted on video to the unauthorized spending. Company officials denied these claims, stating card use was restricted to emergencies with prior reimbursement arrangements.
Subpoenas issued to vendors such as Airbnb, Delta Airlines, Disney, Legoland, and Amazon confirmed Palmer’s involvement. The police arrested Palmer and booked her into Palm Beach County Jail on charges of scheme to defraud over $50,000 and grand theft over $100,000 — both first-degree felonies.
If convicted, Palmer faces up to 30 years in prison per count.
