Clovis bookkeeper accused of charging $4M to Fresno employer’s credit card (Photo: AdobeStock)
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) —A Clovis woman accused of using her employer’s credit card to rack up more than $4 million in personal purchases was arrested on Friday.
Federal prosecutors say 47-year-old Kelly Lynn Brown worked as a bookkeeper for a Fresno business from 2020 through 2024 and had access to employee information, including the owner’s personal details.
Court records show Brown suggested the owner get an American Express card for business expenses.
Prosecutors say Brown then opened another card under the owner’s account without permission and used it for luxury purchases, travel, health and beauty treatments, and down payments on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and Chevrolet Silverado.
She is also accused of using the company’s bank account to pay the charges, helping conceal the scheme.
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The owner reportedly discovered the alleged fraud in late 2024 and fired Brown.
She was arrested on Friday, September 4th, and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
Brown faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
