Authorities in Tuscaloosa County have arrested the office manager of a local construction company on more than 40 felony charges after allegedly embezzling over $200,000 from her employer.

Systematic Fraud Over a Year

Court records obtained by the Tuscaloosa Thread indicate that Natasha Oliver, a manager for a well-established construction firm in Duncanville, engaged in fraudulent activities from November 2023 to November 2024, siphoning company funds through unauthorized transactions.

The construction company provided financial records to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, revealing 547 illegal transactions from their corporate account at a local bank.

Authorities claim that Oliver funneled a significant portion of the stolen money into her personal PayPal and Venmo accounts.

Breakdown of the Theft

According to investigators, Oliver allegedly stole $208,966.94 in total, with a substantial portion—$129,020.53—misappropriated via digital payment apps.

"43 of those transactions were greater than $1,000," officials stated in court documents. As a result, Oliver faces 43 separate counts of felony identity theft, along with one count of first-degree theft of property.

Arrest and Charges

The 50-year-old Tuscaloosa resident was taken into custody on Thursday and booked on all 44 felony charges.

Authorities have not disclosed whether additional individuals were involved in the scheme or if the company will be able to recover any of the stolen funds.

This case highlights the increased risk of financial fraud in small and mid-sized businesses, particularly when internal financial controls are lacking.

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Originally reported by Tuscaloosa Thread.