Canton Woman Gets 6 Years For Embezzling From Two Nonprofits

CANTON, MA — A woman who embezzled at least $1.3 million from two nonprofits that she worked for has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, the District Attorney's Office says.

Nicole Lescarbeau, 53, of Canton pleaded guilty to wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft for an embezzlement scheme.

While out on pre-trial release, Lescarbeau used her married name to get a new job at a small Brookline-based nonprofit organization, where she embezzled from that organization as well. "Specifically, Lescarbeau diverted checks to herself that the non-profit had used for legitimate business by fraudulently altering the name of the payee on the checks and then depositing them into her personal bank account." According to the press release.

The names of the nonprofits have not been disclosed.