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Shriners officer accused of embezzling more than $1 million

GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - A former member of Saladin Shriners is accused of embezzling more than $1 million from the organization.

Richard Williams, 48, appeared in court yesterday on counts of embezzlement.

Williams allegedly wired his personal business $500,000 twice in 2019 from the Shriners Children's Trust that he managed.

He's also accused of wiring his company another $75,000 this year and writing himself a check in 2022 for $45,000.

Williams is due back in court December 23.

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