VINTON, Iowa - A long-time employee of a car dealership in eastern Iowa has been accused of a multi-year embezzlement scheme totaling over $295,000.
According to a criminal complaint in September, 56 year old Kelly Ann Banghart admitted to an officer she had been inappropriately using the business' checking account to funnel money toward her own credit card accounts.
Banghart pleaded not guilty on October 2 and is awaiting trial.
According to Ervin Motors, Banghart is no longer employed there.
She had worked there for 24 years.