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A truck driver who let his girlfriend stay at his house rent-free as long as she kept the books for his business is now suing her for embezzling $50,000.  Sioux Falls resident John S. Townsend, 44, who drives his own truck and operates as Townsend Transport, let 45-year-old Ramona Haase move in with him in September 2007, according to court documents.

The pair had an understanding that Haase would not pay rent but rather perform the bookkeeping duties associated with the business. In March of 2008, Townsend authorized Haase to draw checks on his business account to pay expenses.

When the relationship ended in August, Townsend hired a new bookkeeper who noticed a discrepancy of around $50,000.

The complaint filed last week in Minnehaha County also alleges that Haase failed to provide accurate, timely information to Townsend's accountant, an act that resulted in the late filing of his 2008 tax return.

The civil case asks for monetary damages and charges Haase with fraud, negligence and breach of contract.

No criminal charges have been filed against Haase.

Written by John Hult  October 21, 2009  ArgusLeader.com

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