TOPEKA, Kan. –The former president of a credit union here has pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of embezzlement. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said Connie Marie Kent, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of theft from a credit union.
In her plea, she admitted the crime occurred while she was an officer and employee of 1st Kansas Credit Union, formerly the Post Office Credit Union. Membership in the credit union is limited to government employees.
Kent agreed to a restitution amount of approximately $39,895.
Sentencing is set for June 25. She faces a penalty of up to 30 years and a fine up to $1 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
The $9-million 1st Kansas CU has approximately 1,600 members.