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title: "What should I do if my employer accuses me of embezzlement but has not called the police yet?"
description: "This is the single most valuable window in any embezzlement case, and it closes fast. Before law enforcement gets involved, the matter is a civil dispute between you and your employer. That means it..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/what-should-i-do-if-my-employer-accuses-me-of-embezzlement-but-has-not-called-the-police-yet/
date: 2026-04-22
modified: 2026-04-22
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
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# What should I do if my employer accuses me of embezzlement but has not called the police yet?

This is the single most valuable window in any embezzlement case, and it closes fast. Before law enforcement gets involved, the matter is a civil dispute between you and your employer. That means it can be resolved quietly with a confidential settlement, a signed general release, a non-disclosure agreement, and structured restitution. No arrest, no court record, no news coverage, no licensing board report. The moment the employer calls Rhode Island State Police, the Attorney General's office, or local detectives, the matter becomes a criminal case that cannot be bought off. Do not meet with HR. Do not write a statement. Do not offer to pay. Call a **Rhode Island embezzlement lawyer** the same day and let the firm open negotiations on your behalf. Bank & Munns has resolved many of these matters pre-charge.