Hulk Hogan’s former accountant indicted on embezzlement charges
Hulk Hogan’s former accountant is facing several embezzlement-related charges, though it’s unconfirmed if the late wrestling legend is the victim in the case.
TMZ Sports reports that Melissia Gauthreaux of Accounting Resources and Management Services has been indicted for allegedly stealing $890,000 from a “public figure.” While that person has not been identified, TMZ says she was employed by Hogan during the 2017-2021 period where this embezzlement allegedly took place.
“Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, after the feds say she used her business, Accounting Resources and Management Services, to embezzle enormous amounts of money between 2017 and 2021,” TMZ wrote.
“Our sources tell us Hogan employed Gauthreaux during that time period … and one of her duties was bookkeeping.”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida says $894,274.26 is the exact amount Gauthreaux is accused of stealing. She could potentially be sentenced to 20 years in prison for each of the six wire fraud charges she’s facing:
- Tampa, Florida – Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged by federal indictment with six counts of wire fraud. If convicted, Gauthreaux faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. The indictment also notifies Gauthreaux that the United States is seeking an order of forfeiture in the amount of $894,274.26, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
- According to the indictment, Gauthreaux was the founder, president, and managing member of Accounting Resources and Management Services, LLC. From 2017 through 2021, Gauthreaux used her business to steal more than $890,000 from one of her clients, a public figure who lived in the Middle District of Florida. Gauthreaux had signatory authority on her client’s bank accounts and was able to remove the funds without the client’s knowledge or consent.
Hogan passed away at 71 years old in Clearwater, Florida in July 2025. During WrestleMania 42 weekend last month, WWE honored him by inducting Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WrestleMania 3 into the Hall of Fame as this year’s Legacy Award winner.
A Netflix docuseries titled “Hulk Hogan: Real American” debuted on April 22 and includes the final interview Hogan filmed before passing away.
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