Published on: April 13, 2026, 09:46h.
Updated on: April 14, 2026, 03:50h.
- A Minnesota woman is accused of embezzling $1.2 million from her employer
- Federal prosecutors assert that the funds were primarily gambled away on pull-tabs
- In Minnesota, pull-tabs mainly support charitable causes
In Minnesota, federal prosecutors have charged a woman with a felony count of wire fraud, alleging that she misused her role as human resources and payroll manager to misappropriate over $1.2 million from her employer.
Prosecutors claim that a significant portion of the stolen funds was utilized to support her gambling habit, particularly on pull-tabs.
According to a complaint filed in the US District Court in Minnesota, Brigit Marshall is accused of siphoning funds from her employer, a freight truck sales and services firm, from 2017 to May 2025.
Prosecutors allege that during her tenure as the company’s human resources and payroll manager, Marshall transferred a total of $1,262,598 into her personal accounts. The complaint states that she created separate general ledgers to conceal her fraudulent activities.
“Most of the misappropriated funds were used by Marshall to support her gambling and pull-tab addiction,” the complaint suggests.
Marshall faces a charge of wire fraud, a felony offense that could result in a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment, fines up to $250,000, and restitution payments.
Defendant Acknowledges Actions
While Marshall has yet to formally plead, her attorney informed CBS News that she is aware of her charge and intends to plead guilty.
“[Marshall] feels profound remorse for her actions and their consequences on her employer, family, and community,” her attorney stated. The lawyer further noted that Marshall is “actively participating in treatment” for her gambling addiction.
The federal complaint does not specify the name of the trucking company, but a now-deleted LinkedIn profile mentioned Brigit Marshall as the human resources and payroll manager at Allstate Peterbilt Group.
Allstate Peterbilt operates 23 locations across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, employing approximately 500 individuals. Marshall is scheduled for an initial appearance and plea agreement hearing on April 23.
Minnesota’s Pull-Tabs
While Minnesota does not host commercial casinos, it is home to numerous tribal casinos. Additionally, pull-tabs, a popular form of charitable gaming, are widely available in the state, commonly found in bars and restaurants.
Minnesota legalized electronic pull-tabs in 2012. Players can wager a maximum of $5 on both electronic and paper pull-tabs. Annually, Minnesotans bet about $5 billion on pull-tabs, generating around $400 million each year for charities and state coffers through associated taxes.
Individuals must be 18 or older to play pull-tabs. Establishments with 200 seats or fewer can feature six electronic pull-tab machines, while larger venues may have up to 12 gaming positions.
To promote responsible gaming, measures are in place to ensure that pull-tab machines do not have an auto-play feature and are shut down at 2 am.