A gambling addict stole more than $324,000 from two brothers... and her shameful act while their famous father was on his deathbed
Steph Leddin stole over $324,000 from two brothers while their father was dying, driven by a gambling addiction and using a fraudulent scheme.Summary
Steph Leddin, a former ad agency producer, was sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to defrauding Jack and Ant White of $324,518 between March 2021 and January 2024. Leddin exploited her position at Sunday Gravy to create fake invoices and siphon funds into her accounts, fueled by a gambling addiction to online casinos. The fraud continued even as the brothers’ father, advertising legend Tony White, was on his deathbed. Leddin expressed remorse in text messages to Jack White, acknowledging her actions were 'horrible and unforgivable,' but ultimately failed to adhere to a payment plan, leading the brothers to involve the police. The court heard Leddin is currently pregnant and has a young son, factors considered during sentencing, alongside her willingness to repay the stolen funds and her struggles with personal loss.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)