Theft/Property — Casper, WY — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A Casper woman was charged with wire fraud for allegedly stealing almost $130,000 from a regional and state nonprofit.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Casper, WY
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: female, age 41
  • Status: charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Megan Bryn Nelms, 41, was charged federally on June 8 with wire fraud.
  • The alleged scheme occurred from January 2023 to August 2025.
  • Nelms is accused of using her position as treasurer to divert funds and forge audit documents.
  • She allegedly transferred $129,357 into her personal accounts during the scheme.
  • An FBI agent reviewed the regional organization's bank records, finding numerous transactions to Nelms's personal credit card and checking accounts.