Former Niabi Zoo director indicted in Columbus Zoo theft case
Stalf was the director of Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley from 1995-2010. He was indicted on 36 felony charges, including bribery and money laundering.
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Stalf was the director of Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley from 1995-2010. He was indicted on 36 felony charges, including bribery and money laundering.
Three former Columbus Zoo executives have been indicted for their alleged roles in a scheme to defraud the zoo for over $2 million.
Former Chief Executive Officer Tom Stalf and former Marketing Director Pete Fingerhut are accused of operating a criminal enterprise to hijack the zoo’s purse strings and colluding to conceal their
The three former zoo officials “extorted, conspired, bribed and stole” for personal gain, and spent the money on concerts and sporting events, meals and trips, the Ohio attorney general said.
Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa A. Schiffel has appointed Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to lead the prosecution.