A Metro Detroit Moving Company Hit by Fraud

A former financial controller, Deborah Beaudoin, is in hot water for allegedly stealing over $215, 000 from Rose Moving and Storage. The fraud came to light in September 2023, when the Van Buren Township Police Department started looking into it. Homeland Security joined the investigation and found some serious issues. Beaudoin is accused of ordering company debit cards under fake names and transferring business funds to her personal accounts. She would then withdraw the cash using ATMs at different banks. To cover her tracks, she created fake entries in the company ledger for things like "repairs. "The company, Rose Moving and Storage, works with owner-operated truck drivers who don't always have the money to cover initial costs. The business usually fronts them around $4, 000 to $5, 000 to get started. Beaudoin allegedly abused this system to steal from the company. Homeland Security found that Beaudoin got over 60 fraudulent company debit cards from 2017 to 2023. She used Huntington Bank’s ATMs to withdraw the stolen funds, which led to federal charges because it involved interstate wire communication. This case shows how important it is for businesses to keep an eye on their financial systems and have strong checks in place. It also highlights the need for better oversight and accountability in financial roles.