Former Natchez employee pleads guilty to embezzlement

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — State Auditor Shad White announced that Rebekah Turner, former Accounts Receivables Clerk for the City of Natchez, has pleaded guilty to one count of Embezzlement.

Turner took cash from deposits made to her office by other city departments and converted that money to her own personal use.

“The State Auditor’s Office has a zero-tolerance policy for theft of taxpayer dollars,” said State Auditor Shad White. “We will continue to work with prosecutors across the state to deliver results for taxpayers.”

Turner was sentenced by the 6^th District Circuit Court to 20 years with 19 suspended, 5 years of probation, and ordered to pay $5,000 in fines plus court costs and fees.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s Office at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800) 321-1275 during normal business hours.