NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – State Auditor Shad White announced the former Accounts Receivable Clerk for the City of Natchez was arrested for embezzling funds from the city.

According to White, Rebekah Turner took cash from deposits made to her office by other city departments and converted that money to her own personal use.

Turner faces up to $5,000 in fines and 20 years in prison.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.