Wauconda woman accused of computer fraud, theft from Cary business

Authorities allege a Wauconda woman created a fake employee in a Cary company's payroll system.

Kristen J. Delboccio, 39, of the 26600 block of North Anderson Road, was charged Friday with computer fraud and theft, according to a criminal complaint filed in McHenry County.

Delboccio used Cary-based Appliance Marshall Repair's payroll system to create a fake employee by the name of "Del, K." and logging fraudulent hours for the employee, according to the complaint. The fake employee's direct deposit bank account was the same as Delboccio's, the complaint alleges.

Prosecutors say Delboccio used the payroll system to generate an additional paycheck for herself in December and stole nearly $10,700 in total using fraudulent payroll checks.

Delboccio was hired as a bookkeeper in the beginning of November, according to Annie Zielinski, the company's office manager.

The thefts were discovered "completely by accident" after concerns were raised over Delboccio's attendance record, Zielinski said. A review of the company's accounting books uncovered discrepancies.

A $30,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Delboccio, court records show.