A former budget analyst for the State Department, Levita Almuutee Ferrer, 64, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $650,000 over two years, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
Ferrer, who resides in Maryland, confessed to misusing her signature authority and position from March 2022 to April 2024, when she was a senior budget analyst in the Protocol Directorate.
Prosecutors revealed that she issued 60 checks in her own name and three checks to an acquaintance. Each check was printed and signed by Ferrer before being deposited into her personal bank account.
The total amount involved was $657,347.50, according to the prosecution.
Known also as Levita Brezovic, Ferrer attempted to conceal her activities by manipulating her QuickBooks account. She reportedly changed the names of check recipients to appear as if payments were going to legitimate State Department vendors, making it harder to trace them back to her.
Ferrer pleaded guilty to stealing government property on Wednesday and has a sentencing scheduled for September 18th.
She could potentially face up to a decade in prison.
As part of her plea agreement, Ferrer has consented to reimburse the stolen funds to the U.S. government and is expected to handle the forfeiture amount as well.
