A woman from Ama, Louisiana, has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly embezzling over $130,000 from her employer. According to a statement released by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson, Ashley Hymel, 42, was charged on September 18, 2025.
The bill of information alleges that Hymel used a company credit card to take at least $130,663.92 while working as an executive assistant for Company 1.
If convicted, Hymel could face up to twenty years in prison, followed by up to five years of supervised release. She may also be subject to a fine of up to $250,000 and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
“Acting U. S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that a bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Simpson commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its role in investigating the case. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Moses is handling the prosecution.
