Embezzlement investigation in Naples

Reporter: Amy Galo
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A Naples city employee is being accused of misusing taxpayer dollars.

An anonymous letter claims that tools bought with a city credit card were sold for profit and the money pocketed.

WINK News obtained the anonymous letter, which accuses a city employee of embezzling thousands of dollars by using a city credit card to purchase tools and then selling them at a reduced price to make a profit.

The letter also alleges that the employee bragged about rarely buying gas for their vehicle because they get it from the city for free, apparently filling personal gas cans at the city pump and sneaking them out.

The copy of the letter, which was given to us by the deputy city clerk, blacks out the name, pronouns and title of the employee in question.

We reached out to the city, and they said, “The City of Naples is aware of allegations related to embezzlement, questionable purchases and missing items involving a city employee. The city is in the process of finalizing a thorough investigation and exercising appropriate due diligence to ensure all aspects of the matter are addressed. Once the investigation is complete, additional information will be provided.”

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