Linda Johnson, a former manager at Wendy’s, devised a clever yet illegal scheme by creating a ‘ghost’ employee named ‘William Bright’ to siphon off $20,000 in wages.She meticulously clocked this fictitious employee in and out for 128 shifts, a ruse that went undetected for nearly a year.
The woman worked at a Wendy’s in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Credit: Getty Images / Dan Tian
Operating out of Pennsylvania, Johnson’s fraudulent activity involved clocking in ‘William Bright’ from June 2021 until May of the following year, when her deceptive actions finally came to light.
The Manheim Township Police Department confirmed that the ill-gotten gains were funneled directly into Johnson’s Cashapp account.Following the revelation of her crime and the initiation of criminal charges, Johnson vanished, prompting police to seek assistance from the public in locating her.
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The audacity of Johnson’s actions sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with some admiring the ingenuity of her plan.
It was revealed that the individual had been evading law enforcement for five years and faced arrest for failing three drug tests.They had intended to surrender at the next probation meeting but were apprehended beforehand. Sharing the ordeal on Reddit, the employee recounted:
“The police came in, four of them, three not in uniform and one with khakis and sheriff vest.”
“They make their way to back booth and take me out the back door. I no longer have a job now,” highlighting the abrupt end to their employment.
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