The National Credit Union Administration in November issued four notices of prohibition to individuals who have been convicted of crimes of dishonesty.
The Alexandria, Va.-based agency said as a result of their crimes, the following individuals – all former employees of credit unions – are prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution:
- Darlene Deliz, a former employee of Lancaster Red Rose Credit Union in Lancaster, Pa., pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. Deliz received five years’ probation and was ordered to pay a fine of $100.
- Gwendolyn Hughes, a former employee of Norfolk Schools Federal Credit Union in Norfolk, Va., pleaded guilty to the charge of embezzlement. Hughes received a suspended sentence, which is conditioned on the completion of two years of good behavior. Hughes was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,131.88.
- Sonja L. Matos, a former employee of Corning Federal Credit Union in Corning, N.Y., pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. Matos was sentenced to time served, two years’ supervised release and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $40,000.
- Joseph Vichich, a former employee of Countywide Federal Credit Union in Beaver Creek, Ohio, pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. Vichich received a suspended sentence of 120 days. He was sentenced to 60 days’ house arrest, ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and to complete 45 hours of community service.
Violation of a prohibition order is a felony offense punishable by imprisonment and a fine of up to $1 million.
