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LITTLE FALLS, Minn.–The former president of a credit union here has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Margurite Cofell, 62, pleaded guilty in April to one count of fraud in what prosecutors called a multi-million-dollar scheme.

FARMINGTON, Mich.–LOC Federal Credit Union has named a new president and CEO. The $226-million CU has selected Stephen Groch to lead the organization effective in February of 2020.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Scott Credit Union has declared a bonus dividend and loan interest rebate that will return more than $1 million to members.
The payout brings to more than $12 million the amount that has been returned to members in the form of bonuses over the last dozen years, the credit union reported.

NEW YORK–A man has been arrested and arraigned on an 18-count indictment for identity theft and the embezzlement of thousands of dollars that victimized a bank but involved a threat that could hit a credit union at any time, as it involved a mobile deposit app.

SAN JOSE, Calif.–Technology Credit Union said that since its 2016 commitment to green energy alternatives, it has funded more than $1 billion in residential solar loans through its partnership with Sunlight Financial, helping more than 35,000 homeowners across the country “save money while protecting the environment.”