Former Dixon, Ill., comptroller Rita Crundwell's horses are being auctioned by officials who have accused her of stealing $53 million from the city and using the money to operate a large ranch.

While she was widely admired for her success in breeding champion Quarter Horses, few suspected the dark secrets behind her lavish lifestyle. In 1990, Rita Crundwell opened a secret bank account ...

Rita Crundwell used her position as Dixon, Illinois, comptroller and treasurer to embezzle $53.7 million for her Quarter Horse breeding operation and lavish lifestyle.

Rita Crundwell, Dixon, Illinois's former comptroller ... out irregularities in financial accounts when she went to a horse show. According to CBS News, an FBI investigation resulted in her arrest ...

Rita Crundwell used her position as the city's ... Crundwell's scheme came crashing down when she was away at a horse show and her deputy Swanson had to get the treasurer's report for a city ...

Former Dixon comptroller Rita ... Crundwell fleeced taxpayers of more than $53 million during her time as city comptroller. She spent lavishly, mostly on raising, training and selling horses.

Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell stole $53.7 million from ... history when she was sentenced in 2013. Authorities said Crundwell fleeced taxpayers of more than $53 million during her time as ...