San Jose casino worker accused of stealing gaming chips, husband allegedly cashed them in
Ellen Mangundayao and her husband, Mark Mangundayao, are accused of running a casino chip embezzlement scheme.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose couple has been arrested for allegedly running a casino chip embezzlement scheme, according to police.
The scheme
What we know:
Ellen Mangundayao, 38, is accused of stealing gaming chips from a casino where she worked and giving them to her husband, 41-year-old Mark Mangundayao, who then cashed them in, the San Jose Police Department said.
Investigators believe the couple embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years.
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At the time of her arrest, Ellen Mangundayao was found with $4,750 worth of casino chips, police said. Detectives also seized more than $75,000 in cash.
The Source: San Jose Police Department