Upstate NY Little League Treasurer's $7K Fraud: Forged Checks and Credit Card Debt Lead to $25K Lighting Problem

Weeks following the controversial conclusion of the Little League Softball World Series, marred by allegations of a team utilizing illegal players, the former treasurer of Oswego Little League, New York, faces accusations of embezzling funds. Catherine Gunther, 48, allegedly forged checks to misappropriate money for her personal credit cards, leading to charges of third-degree grand larceny.Gunther's illicit activities reportedly date back to 2022, during which she siphoned over $7,000 from the league, which serves a community of approximately 17,000. A concerning trend emerges as someone entrusted with financial oversight betrays that trust.Oswego Little League, fostering youth participation since 1956, became embroiled in this scandal after discrepancies surfaced, initially uncovered by league President Timothy Kirwan. A forensic audit revealed Gunther forged signatures on several checks and marked her transactions to cover personal expenses, culminating in her arrest on July 23, 2025, with her court appearance set for September 17.