Internal Investigation Accuses CEO of $1.2 million Embezzlement

Probe alleges Shelly Allen was stealing from Greater Eastern Credit Union for seven years.

By Peter Strozniak | February 22, 2018 at 03:58 PM

An internal investigation at the $54 million Greater Eastern Credit Union in Johnson City, Tenn., alleged that Sherry Allen, a 30-year employee who was appoint CEO in 2014, embezzled $1.2 million over seven years.

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