A Clarksville, Tennessee, woman was sentenced to two years in federal prison this week after being convicted on five counts of wire fraud involving a business located in Christian County, Kentucky.
Kathleen M. Michaelis, 50, was sentenced in federal court to two years in prison followed by two years on supervised release. She was also sentenced to repay $291,470 in restitution. Because there is no parole in the federal system, Michaelis will serve the whole sentence ordered by the court.
U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Louisville Field Office announced the sentence in Paducah, Kentucky.
According to court records, Michaelis worked as a bookkeeper for the Christian County corporation from May 2017 until May 2024. During those seven years, she embezzled more than $238,000 from her company via a bogus check scam and used the money for personal needs.
According to court filings, Michaelis hid the theft by omitting to report employee pay stub withholdings to the US Treasury and the company’s retirement plan.
The FBI Bowling Green Satellite Office conducted the investigation that resulted in the prosecution.
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