Martinsburg Woman Pleads Guilty to $258K Theft from Employer

Brittaney Allura Hall admitted to wire fraud scheme spanning years at Martinsburg business.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 36-year-old Martinsburg, West Virginia woman named Brittaney Allura Hall has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $258,000 from her employer through a years-long wire fraud scheme. Hall served as an office manager and accountant at a Martinsburg business, where she had access to company accounts and financial records that she exploited.

Why it matters

Theft and fraud crimes, especially those involving large sums of money and long-running schemes, can have significant impacts on small businesses and local economies. This case highlights the importance of strong financial controls and oversight, especially for companies that entrust sensitive financial information to employees.

The details

According to court documents, Brittaney Allura Hall pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for her role in stealing over $258,000 from her employer, a Martinsburg business, through a years-long scheme. Hall had access to the company's accounts and financial records in her roles as office manager and accountant, which she exploited to divert funds for her own personal use.

  • On Friday, February 13, 2026, Hall pleaded guilty to the wire fraud charge.

The players

Brittaney Allura Hall

A 36-year-old Martinsburg, West Virginia resident who pleaded guilty to stealing over $258,000 from her employer through a years-long wire fraud scheme.

Matthew L. Harvey

The U.S. Attorney who announced Hall's guilty plea.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the need for small businesses to implement robust financial controls and oversight, especially when granting employees access to sensitive company accounts and records. Proactive measures can help prevent long-running fraud and theft schemes that can severely impact a company's bottom line.