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A VC hired his kids’ nanny to run the back office. The SEC says she took $1.3 million

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What happened

The money allegedly went towards online gambling, shopping, and meals at restaurants, regulators say.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:34:09 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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Coverage timeline

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