Between 2017 and June 2020, Anthony Sharper and Deana Sharper planned a scheme to defraud and embezzle at least $239,000 from the high school's booster club by writing checks to themselves, wiring funds directly to their bank account and using the booster club's debit cards and credit cards to pay for personal expenditures. Instead, he spent the bulk on himself. Both defendants were released on bond and will be ordered to report to the federal Bureau of Prisons to begin serving their sentence upon designation of a federal facility. In a response to the allegations, the South Meck Sports Boosters release this statement to WCNC Charlotte: Following the resignation of both Anthony and Deana Sharper from the Booster's Board last year, irregular transactions were identified and brought to the attention of our bank representative. The government will pursue a forfeiture money judgment in the amount of at least $436,000, which the government contends constitutes the proceeds of the violations alleged in the charging document. US government tracking more than 650 potential UFO cases, Massive flames erupt from attic of Clayton home, Shaw University alumni divided over plans to update campus, build high-rise towers, WRAL Weather Alert Day: Timeline and maps for severe weather's arrival. Ensure that all federal, state and local legal mandates regarding the operation of booster clubs are being followed, including IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit registration requirements, IRS 501(c)(3) tax return filing mandates, state statutes governing nonprofit incorporation and record-keeping rules, state laws specifically regulating booster clubs and parent-teacher organizations, state agency rules addressing sales and use tax permits, state board of education or state activity association requirements for booster clubs, and school district governance mandates for clubs. According to the U.S. Attorneys Office, his three applications relied on fake revenue, payroll and employment numbers, leading to Sharper receiving almost a quarter of million dollars in aid from Bank of America and Wells Fargo. A married couple was sent to prison on Monday for stealing over $200,000 in funds from the South Mecklenburg High School Athletic Booster Club in Charlotte. NC couple sentenced for stealing over $230K from booster club | wcnc.com A Charlotte couple was sentenced Monday after they stole $239,000 from a high school's booster club. Cash controls are of paramount importance in reducing the opportunity to steal; when cash is received, two people should count it and reconciliation paperwork should be signed by each. Federal authorities said Anthony Sharper was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. In September 2020 the completion of a new runway and terminal was foreseen for late 2022 or early 2023. Federal prosecutors say 39-year-old Anthony Sharper. On 24 February 2022, Ukraine closed airspace to civilian flights due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He spent two summers as Bikin Mike, filing stories as he pedaled across the Carolinas. Subsequently, the organization was contacted by law enforcement and cooperated fully with their investigation. Panthers reach consensus on No. Both Sharper and his wife are charged with wire fraud which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. CHARLOTTE A Charlotte couple was sentenced Monday after they stole $239,000 from a high schools booster club. Anthony served as the clubs interim president and treasurer, and Deana ran the concession stand and school store. The indictment alleges the couple spent tens of thousands of dollars on car payments, Hornets tickets, fine dining, travel, personal shopping in big-box retailers and clothing stores, and made $20,000 in cash and ATM withdrawals. After receiving the loan proceeds, Anthony Sharper, 42, used the funds to pay for personal expenditures and to cover up the couple's theft from the Mecklenburg High School Athletic booster club, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.