前大天空消防队长被控通过伪造的收据和个人开支盗取8万美元。 Former Big Sky fire chief charged with stealing $80K via fake receipts and personal expenses.

Big Sky 前消防副局长Seth Barker面临重罪盗窃和官方不当行为指控,指控他滥用部门信用卡支付个人开支,包括休假、个人培训和与浪漫关系有关的服务,在几年中盗窃了约8万美元。 Former Big Sky deputy fire chief Seth Barker faces felony theft and official misconduct charges for allegedly stealing about $80,000 over several years by misusing a department credit card for personal expenses, including vacations, personal training, and services linked to romantic relationships. 检察官说,他提交了重复的报销收据,要求部门为外部咨询工作支付工资,并使用他的官方电子邮件与护送人员联系,有时是在值班时联系。 Prosecutors say he submitted duplicate receipts for reimbursements, claimed department wages for outside consulting work, and used his official email to contact escorts, sometimes while on duty. 法医审计证实了未经授权的指控和财务差异,促使从2024年1月开始进行刑事调查。 A forensic audit confirmed unauthorized charges and financial discrepancies, prompting a criminal investigation that began in January 2024. Barker于2019年组建了一家咨询企业,但未对征求意见的要求作出答复。 Barker, who formed a consulting business in 2019, has not responded to requests for comment. Gallatin县地区法院正在审理此案。 The case is pending in Gallatin County District Court.