Episode length: 1h 8m | Published: 2023-01-27
She was trusted completely. She was there every day. And she was stealing — for years. Virginia orthodontist Dr. David Hughes describes in his own words how his office manager embezzled over $370,000 from his practice, right under his nose. Dr. Hughes is joined by Prosperident CEO David Harris, senior investigator Wendy Askins, and forensic accountant Amber Weber-Gonzales.
Topics covered include:
- How the office manager gained and maintained the trust that made the theft possible
- The specific methods used to steal and hide $370,000 over time
- Warning signs that were present but not recognized
- How the embezzlement was ultimately discovered
- The forensic investigation process and what it uncovered
- The legal outcome and Dr. Hughes's path to recovery
- What Dr. Hughes would do differently — and what he wants other dentists to know
If you suspect embezzlement in your dental practice, call Prosperident before taking any action. Visit www.prosperident.com or schedule directly at www.prosperident.com/meetwithdavid.
Episode Timestamps
- 0:00 - Introduction / Show open
- 3:24 - How the office manager gained and maintained the trust that made the theft
- 12:04 - The specific methods used to steal and hide $370,000 over time
- 20:44 - Warning signs that were present but not recognized
- 32:00 - How the embezzlement was ultimately discovered
- 40:00 - The forensic investigation process and what it uncovered
- 48:00 - The legal outcome and Dr. Hughes's path to recovery
- 56:00 - What Dr. Hughes would do differently
- 1:04:04 - Closing / How to contact Prosperident