NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A Florida woman was found guilty on March 26 after she allegedly embezzled money from a New Orleans car dealership that she worked at between November of 2018 and May of 2023. According to the United States Department of Justice, 36-year-old Sehrelina Tardo, of Tallahassee, Florida, was an accountant at a car dealership in New Orleans during the time period in which the crimes were committed. NOPD searching for ‘Person of Interest’ in Tesla parade damage Tardo reportedly embezzled customer cash down payments and deposits, taking money for herself and hiding the act by creating fake journal entries of customer transactions on her employer's books and records. As part of her guilty plea agreement, Tardo agreed to pay $535,750.77 in restitution to the dealership. Her sentencing is scheduled for June 25, and could include up to 20 years in prison, followed by up to three years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000 and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat Felon tosses fentanyl pills during foot chase, admits to drug, gun charges Amish buggies targeted in Pennsylvania robbery, attempted robbery Marines install razor wire at border park, further restricting access Document: Migrant 'recruited' to drive SUV in deadly canal crash ...read more read less