Santa Cruz County Reclaims $5.9 Million Lost to Embezzlement Through Insurance Settlement, Strengthening Financial Stability

Santa Cruz County has successfully recovered $5.9 million stolen by a former county treasurer through an insurance settlement. The recovered funds address losses from a significant embezzlement scheme that came to light in 2022, when ex-treasurer Mary Morales was arrested and charged with theft and misappropriation of public funds. County officials say this recovery represents…

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