Overview

• Between May 1 and May 22, casino cashier Ellen Mangundayao diverted gaming chips to her husband, Mark, for cash redemption
• The SJPD Division of Gaming Control and Financial Crimes Unit launched its probe on May 23 after a casino manager reported suspicious chip shortages
• Police arrested Ellen and Mark Mangundayao on June 4, finding approximately $4,750 in chips on Ellen’s person
• Search warrants at both spouses’ residences yielded over $75,000 in cash plus about $10,000 in additional gaming chips
• Both were booked at Santa Clara County Main Jail on felony embezzlement and conspiracy charges