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11. From May 1988 through November 1989, Vernon and Janet
paid, with TECO checks, service charges to Glamour Pools for the
pool located at their personal residence.
12. On July 7, 1988, Vernon purchased a 1988 Toyota 4
Runner for $23,047.01. Vernon used a TECO check to pay part of
the purchase price. The vehicle was titled to Vernon, insured as
a personal vehicle, and was driven exclusively by Vernon or
members of his immediate family for personal use.
13. In mid-1988, the Griffins had a fence constructed at
their personal residence. On July 5, 1988, Janet wrote a TECO
check totaling $4,582.50 to Jim Young Fence Company to pay for
the fence. This check was deducted as a “miscellaneous” business
expense on TECO’s books.
14. On December 9, 1988, a $1,200 TECO check was used to
make a mortgage payment on Vernon’s sister’s house. This check
was deducted as an “operating supplies” expense on TECO’s books.
15. On December 21, 1988, Vernon received a $1,900 check
from TECO. This check was deducted as a “miscellaneous” business
expense on TECO’s books.
16. In 1988, the Griffins backdated at least two checks.
17. In 1988 and 1989, contrary to normal practices, Vernon
failed to deposit receipts of TECO’s scrap metal sales into
TECO’s business bank account.
18. During 1988, Vernon and Janet wrote TECO checks
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