Courtesy: Manatee Sheriff’s Office
BRADENTON, Fla. – A former North Manatee Soccer Club treasurer faces a felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds for personal expenses, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Soccer club fraud investigation
What we know:
MCSO began investigating suspected financial fraud at the North Manatee Soccer Club on June 29. Detectives interviewed organization members and reviewed financial records, identifying 52-year-old Nancy Fetzner as the primary suspect.
A club volunteer reviewing financial statements discovered multiple transactions unrelated to soccer operations. Investigators said they found at least $8,000 in personal purchases, including trips to Las Vegas, Disney transactions and tickets to sporting events.
Beginning in August 2023, Fetzner deposited more than $44,000 into a club subaccount using remote deposits, according to the sheriff’s office. She also transferred nearly $102,000 from the primary business account into the same subaccount to cover personal living and travel expenses, causing a total loss of over $146,000.
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Deputies charged Fetzner with scheme to defraud $50,000 or more. Following her arrest, authorities say she was removed from her position as treasurer.
Unanswered case details
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not specified if any of the stolen funds have been recovered by the soccer club.
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