Ex-Pasadena chamber finance director accused of stealing $1.5M for plastic surgery, trips abroad

Jamie Huffar, 46, is accused of forgery, making a false statement to obtain credit, misappropriation of financial property, fraudulent use of identification information, and other allegations, according to court records. She is said to have stolen more than $1.5 million from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, where she acted as finance director, to pay for luxury items such as massages, plastic surgery, and trips. The attorney representing Huffar did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The chamber's suspicions were aroused when Huffar continually avoided handing over financial documents to an auditor. When finally confronted, she broke down and admitted to the thefts. An investigation ensued, which included over 30 subpoenas, a forensic examination of three electronic devices, and the review of thousands of pages of financial information. Huffar is also being sued civilly for her tenure at the Chamber of Commerce, and the case is still ongoing. Utilizing a professional investigator to conduct #backgroundcheck should be part of your SOP, not just when problems arise. Good leadership has a proactive approach to managing their investment utilizing #duediligenceinvestigation to their fullest advantage. Invetech LLC helps clients mitigate financial loss by providing actionable insight solutions with due diligence investigation.

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