Community Association Fraud

[Matty Walker]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania

I belong to a community association. A group of members suspect present and recently resigned board members of fraud through a recent audit of 2005-2006 books. Fraud concerns property that was purchased by the community association with reserve funds and awarded to a board member without payment. Has the statute of limitations run out?

[Mr. Knowitall]

Probably not, particularly if the dubious transaction was only recently discovered. If you have sufficient evidence to take to the police, make your report and let them worry about the statute of limitations.

You need to have the accounts audited and to consult a lawyer about recovering any misappropriated funds or property.