Staff Reports
A woman named Barbara Furlow-Smiles was recently sentenced to 63 months in prison for committing wire fraud. She used to work at big companies like Facebook and Nike. Barbara was in charge of making sure everyone was treated fairly and equally at work, but instead of doing her job, she stole over $5 million.
‘Excessive Greed’: Former DEI Manager At Facebook Sentenced For $5 Million Fraud https://t.co/Zvw7j5xWHi
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 14, 2024
Barbara used a sneaky plan to trick her employers. She made up fake vendors and made fake documents to cover up her lies. She even got cash back from people she paid for things that Facebook and Nike never got. Barbara not only has to go to prison, but she also has to pay back all the money she stole, which is a lot – over $5 million!
It’s really not nice or fair to steal from people or companies. Barbara was supposed to help make sure everyone at work was happy, but instead, she was being very greedy. It’s important to always tell the truth and work hard for what you want instead of taking things that don’t belong to you.
Barbara’s actions show how some people can let their greediness get in the way of doing the right thing. It’s good that she got caught and is being punished for her bad choices. It’s important for everyone to remember to always be honest and fair in everything they do.
