Hamilton woman charged after alleged financial embezzlement from local non-profit

A 56-year-old Hamilton woman is facing multiple financial crimes charges after police allege she embezzled funds from a local non-profit organization.

Hamilton Police Financial Crimes Unit said they performed a forensic investigation into the alleged embezzlement that happened between the years of 2021 and 2023.

Detectives allege Viola Galamini embezzled approximately $72,000 from a fundraising account belonging to Rygiel Supports for Community Living.

Officers arrested Galamini on Jan. 22 and charged her with the following:

• Criminal Breach of Trust
• Fraud Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Use of a Forged Document

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Financial Crimes Detective Ross Johnson at (905)546-3839.

Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online here.

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