Facebook fraud | Former diversity manager admits stealing millions from the company to fund lavish lifestyle

Former diversity manager admits stealing millions from the company to fund lavish lifestyle

Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former Global Diversity Executive at Facebook, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that defrauded the social media giant of more than $4million (£3.1million).

Furlow-Smiles, 38, served as Lead Strategist, Global Head of Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Engagement at Facebook from January 2017 to September 2021.

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