A trusted accountant working remotely from Canada managed to steal over $1.8 million from a Chicago construction company, all while handling the books for years. The scheme was so elaborate that it went undetected until recently, with fake payments and phony credits covering his tracks. Now, he’s been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison and must pay back every cent. It’s a wild reminder of how vulnerable even established companies can be to insider fraud. How do you think local businesses can better protect themselves from this kind of betrayal? #Business #Chicago #BusinessNews