Rita Crundwell ... Rita A. Crundwell (née Humphrey; born January 10, 1953) is an American woman who served as the comptroller and treasurer of Dixon, Illinois from 1983 to 2012.

Dec 22, 2024 · "The City of Dixon is shocked and outraged with the announcement that President Biden has given Rita Crundwell clemency for the largest municipal embezzlement in the history of our country.

Dec 12, 2024 · Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell, who stole more than $50 million from the community, had the remainder of her sentence commuted Thursday.

Jan 15, 2025 · In ‘The Horseplay Heist’ of Hulu’s ‘Scam Goddess,’ the focus is on the treasurer of the Illinois town of Dixon — Rita Crundwell. After gaining the trust of the community, she managed to …

Jan 15, 2025 · Rita Crundwell used her position as an Illinois comptroller and treasurer to embezzle $53.7M for her horse breeding operation and lavish lifestyle.

Jul 23, 2015 · ROCKFORD — The former comptroller of the City of Dixon, Ill., RITA A. CRUNDWELL, was sentenced today to 19 years and 7 months, nearly the 20-year maximum, in federal prison for …

Dec 13, 2024 · President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller of Dixon, Illinois, who was convicted of what is believed to be the largest municipal fraud in United …

Aug 7, 2025 · Rita Crundwell was the longtime comptroller and treasurer of Dixon, Illinois. She embezzled over $53 million from the city over 22 years by transferring funds into a secret bank account.

Dec 15, 2024 · Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell was convicted in 2013 for embezzling $54 million to finance a lavish lifestyle. She was sentenced to 19 years in prison.

Sep 23, 2024 · The former Comptroller and Treasurer of Dixon, Illinois, Rita Crundwell stole $53 million in city funds between 1983 and 2012 — the largest municipal fraud case in U.S. history.