Pennsylvania Attorney Indicted on Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

Christopher Furman, a 53-year-old Pennsylvania attorney and former employee of the Duquesne Heights Incline, has been indicted on multiple charges related to the theft of $1.3 million from the Society for its Preservation. According to the Department of Justice, Furman allegedly transferred the funds into his own bank accounts between October 2024 and September 2025.

The stolen money was then used to purchase and sell cryptocurrency through an online exchange. The indictment alleges that Furman engaged in wire fraud and money laundering, with each count carrying a maximum sentence of up to 20 years and a fine exceeding $250,000.