My aunt barbie our accountant stole 10,000 dollars from us.?

Question

My aunt barbie was our accountant for 15 years, and in the last 6 monthes we have evidence that 10,000 dollars of our money went missing, she was in charge of taking it to the bank, and we have evidence she purposely modified our financial books to hide cash so we wouldn't know it was missing. We bring this all to the cops and they tell us the only way to charge her criminally is a forensic audit of our financial records, which costs 15-20,000. This is outrageous that she will get away with our money unless she confesses. She's taking a polygraph in a week, but even if she fails it isn't admissible in court, it just gives the cops enough reason to aggressively interrogate her. Any advice?

Answer 1

Call a business department at a university to see if they can offer you some help.

Answer 2

Financial crimes are hard to prove and the prosecutor would have to prove the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Their assessment of a cost of a forensic audit sounds about right and I can think of a better expenditure of tax payer money. You always have the right to sue your aunt in small claims. Some states let you sue in small claims for up to $10,000.

Answer 3

If you can prove she stole the money, you can suit in civil court for the amount she stole AND the cost of proving it. This does not require criminal charges. In addition, the audit shouldn't cost anywhere near $15,000 unless you accounts are worth over $100,000.

Answer 4

Hire a new bookkeeper and give your auntie hell at Thanksgiving dinner.

Answer 5

I don't think you have to charge her criminally, you could just sue her

Answer 6

Beat her until she gives you back the money. If this doesn't work break some of her bone. If that doesn't work set her on fire. At least her pain will give you satisfaction.