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UPDATED Sep 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Sep 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Ex-Karen Kane Manager Charged With $2.56M Theft
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A former credit and accounting manager at women’s clothing company Karen Kane has been charged with funneling more than $2.56 million in company funds into her personal bank accounts over a 10-year period. Prosecutors allege she had electronic access to certain company accounts and handled bill payments, leading to 106 felony counts including money laundering, grand theft, and false tax returns.
WHO: Donna Faye Bui, former credit and accounting manager at Karen Kane, Inc.
WHAT: Charged with illegally transferring more than $2.56 million from company funds into her personal bank accounts; facing 106 felony counts including money laundering, grand theft, and false tax returns.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
WHERE: Vernon, California
WHY: The charges allege she used her trusted role and electronic access to company bank accounts to illegally transfer company funds into her personal accounts.
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