A former Midland employee is in serious trouble after allegedly stealing over $680,000 from his workplace to cover gambling debts.
$683,000 in Unauthorized Transfers Revealed
J.M.B., 48, has been arrested and charged with a first-degree felony for theft over $300,000. In Texas, that’s as serious as it gets. If convicted, he could be looking at anywhere from five to 99 years or life in prison.
According to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, B. worked as a controller at Slater Controls Inc., handling the company’s finances and accounting.
In June, B. was terminated from his role after internal suspicions led to a closer look at the company’s accounts.
The business owners…