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In a stunning turn of events, a former Facebook executive has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $4 million from the tech giant. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, who ran the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from 2017 to 2021, orchestrated a complex scheme involving fraudulent credit card charges and expense reports.
According to the Department of Justice, Furlow-Smiles used her position of authority to exploit company resources for personal gain. The elaborate scheme involved:
- Misusing company credit cards: Furlow-Smiles allegedly made unauthorized purchases exceeding millions of dollars, often disguised as expenses for. . .
