Posted on: April 13, 2026, 09:46h.
Last updated on: April 13, 2026, 09:46h.
- A Minnesota woman allegedly stole $1.2 million from her employer
- Federal prosecutors believe the defendant gambled much of the ill-gotten funds on pull-tabs
- Pull-tabs in Minnesota primarily benefit charitable organizations
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have brought a felony count of wire fraud against a woman who allegedly used her position as a human resources and payroll manager to embezzle more than $1.2 million. Much of the money was reportedly used to fund her addiction to gambling and pull-tabs.
In a complaint filed in Minnesota’s US District Court, Brigit Marshall is accused of embezzling money from her employer, a freight truck sales and services company, beginning in 2017 and running through May 2025.
Federal prosecutors allege that Marshall, employed as the company’s human resources and payroll manager, directed at least $1,262,598 to her personal bank accounts. The complaint alleges that Marshall created separate general ledgers to cover up her fraudulent transfers.
“Marshall used most of the embezzled money to fund her gambling and pull-tab addiction,” the complaint alleges.
Marshall is facing a single count of wire fraud, a felony charge that carries a possible imprisonment of up to 20 years, fines of up to $250,000, and restitution.
Defendant Acknowledges Activity
Marshall has not entered into a formal plea, according to the US docket, though her attorney tells CBS News that she has acknowledged the charge against her and is expected to admit her guilt.
[Marshall] is deeply remorseful for her actions and the impact they have had on her employer, her family, and the community,” the attorney said. The lawyer added that Marshall has “been actively engaged in treatment” for gambling addiction.
The federal complaint did not identify the trucking company, but a since-deleted LinkedIn profile displayed a Brigit Marshall employed as the human resources and payroll manager of the Allstate Peterbilt Group. Allstate Peterbilt has 23 locations across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, and employs about 500 people.
Marshall is set for an initial appearance and plea agreement hearing on April 23.
Minnesota Pull-Tabs
Minnesota is not home to commercial casinos, but the state has many tribal casinos. Pull-tabs, a charitable gaming staple, are also widespread in Minnesota, with the paper and electronic games of chance commonly found in restaurants and bars.
Minnesota legalized electronic pull-tabs in 2012. The maximum bet on an electronic and paper pull-tab is $5. Minnesotans wager about $5 billion a year on pull-tabs, generating roughly $400 million annually for charities and the state through associated tax revenue.
Only persons aged 18 and up are allowed to gamble on pull-tabs. Restaurants and bars with 200 seats or fewer are allowed six electronic pull-tab machines, while venues with over 200 seats can have 12 gaming positions.
Responsible gaming safeguards include prohibiting pull-tab machines from offering an auto-play function and the machines being powered down at 2 am.
