BENTONVILLE -- A Gravette woman didn't receive any prison time but has to repay $350,000 she stole from her employer.
Julee Thao-Her, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft of property. She faced five to 20 years in prison, but agreed to resolve the case through a plea agreement.
Thao-Her was arrested Feb. 23.
Hunter Burroughs told Rogers police in November 2018 that Thao-Her was responsible for handling payroll at several businesses he owns, according to court documents. The businesses include Elite Allergy Services, Preferred Billing Partners, The Onyx Cave and Burroughs and Partners, according to the affidavit.
Burroughs said he discovered Thao-Her wrote a check for $5,561 to her husband, Charlie Her, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Burroughs said Thao-Her told him she had been paying herself more than her salary during every pay period for three years, according to the affidavit.
Thao-Her said she stole $277,000. Burroughs estimated $364,382 was missing from the accounts, according to the affidavit.
Burroughs said Thao-Her agreed to sign a termination letter and repayment plan for $350,000, according to the court affidavit.
Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green placed Thao-Her on state supervised probation for 20 years and ordered her to repay $350,000.
She was also ordered to be evaluated for gambling issues and comply with any of the recommendations.
NW News on 09/13/2019