Great Falls Bookkeeper Admits Fraud

(Great Falls) – A great falls woman, who worked as a bookkeeper, admitted on July 13th to defrauding two business in a scheme to pay personal bills.

Tara Durnell pleaded guilty to wire fraud and to mail fraud and will face a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release. Durnell’s sentencing was set for December 6th and she was released pending further proceedings. Chief United States District Judge Brian M.Morris presided over the case.