Published on: April 13, 2026, 09:46h.
Updated on: April 13, 2026, 09:46h.
- A Minnesota resident is accused of embezzling $1.2 million from her job
- Federal authorities allege the defendant misused most of the stolen funds for gambling on pull-tabs
- In Minnesota, pull-tabs mainly support charitable organizations
In a legal complaint filed in Minnesota’s US District Court, Brigit Marshall stands accused of wire fraud, allegedly misusing her role as a human resources and payroll manager to embezzle over $1.2 million. Reports indicate that substantial portions of the misappropriated funds fueled her gambling and pull-tab addiction.
According to the court documents, Marshall allegedly started embezzling from her employer, a freight truck sales and services company, around 2017 and continued until May 2025.
Prosecutors assert that Marshall, who worked as the human resources and payroll manager, transferred at least $1,262,598 to her personal accounts. She allegedly devised separate general ledgers to mask her illicit transfers.
“Most of the embezzled funds were reportedly used to sustain her gambling habits,” the complaint claims.
Marshall faces one count of wire fraud, a serious charge that could result in a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, hefty fines of up to $250,000, and restitution payments.
Defendant Admits to Actions
As of now, Marshall has not formally pleaded, but her attorney informed CBS News that she has acknowledged the charges and intends to plead guilty.
“[Marshall] regrets her actions deeply and recognizes the harm they caused to her employer, her family, and the community,” the attorney remarked. The lawyer further noted that Marshall is “actively participating in treatment” for her gambling addiction.
While the federal complaint did not reveal the name of the trucking company involved, a now-deleted LinkedIn profile indicated that Brigit Marshall was employed as the human resources and payroll manager at Allstate Peterbilt Group. This company has 23 locations spanning Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, employing approximately 500 individuals.
Marshall is scheduled for an initial court appearance and plea agreement hearing on April 23.
Minnesota’s Pull-Tabs
Although Minnesota lacks commercial casinos, it is home to numerous tribal casinos, and pull-tabs—a key component of charitable gaming—are prevalent throughout the state, found in many restaurants and bars.
In 2012, Minnesota legalized electronic pull-tabs, with both electronic and paper variants allowing for maximum bets of $5. The state sees nearly $5 billion in wagers on pull-tabs annually, generating around $400 million for charities and state interests through related tax revenues.
Only individuals aged 18 and above may engage in pull-tab gambling. Establishments with seating for up to 200 patrons can operate six electronic pull-tab machines, whereas those with larger capacities may have up to 12 gaming positions.
To promote responsible gambling, laws prohibit pull-tab machines from featuring auto-play functions, and these machines must be shut down by 2 am.