Payroll Employee Accused of Skimming Over $15,000 from Co-workers
A payroll employee in Jackson County, Alabama, identified as Jasmin Vargas Levya, is facing 39 theft charges for allegedly skimming over $15,000 from a co-worker's paychecks and thousands of dollars from other employees at a business in Hollywood, Alabama.
Portland, OR, August 19, 2026 —
JACKSON COUNTY, AL – Jasmin Vargas Levya, a payroll employee in Jackson County, Alabama, has been arrested and is facing 39 theft charges. Authorities allege that Levya skimmed over $15,000 from a co-worker’s paychecks, in addition to thousands of dollars from other employees at a business located in Hollywood, Alabama.
The investigation, conducted by local law enforcement, revealed a pattern of alleged financial misconduct. Levya is accused of manipulating payroll records to divert funds for personal gain. The total amount allegedly stolen from multiple employees is reported to be in the thousands of dollars, with the specific sum from the primary victim exceeding $15,000.
Details regarding the exact timeline of the alleged offenses and the specific business where the incidents occurred were not immediately available. The number of victims and the total sum misappropriated are still being determined as the investigation progresses.
Levya was taken into custody and charged with 39 counts of theft. Further details about the investigation, including the specific dates of employment and the full extent of the alleged financial losses, are expected to be released as the legal process unfolds. The case is being handled by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.
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