(DeMotte, IN) - Charges have been filed against a mother and daughter who allegedly pocketed a large amount of cash in a scheme at a Northwest Indiana dental practice where they were employed.

 

According to Indiana State Police, Kayla Baker and Meagan Baker have been charged with Theft of More Than $50,000, among other counts.

 

The women reportedly convinced patients to pay cash to receive a discount for services performed at the dental practice in Jasper County. Over 40 patients were interviewed as part of the investigation, which discovered the cash payments were not deposited into the bank account of the dental practice in DeMotte. Several thousands of dollars were allegedly found deposited in a bank account belonging to the daughter.

 

Records pertaining to cash payments were also deleted from the dental practice’s computer system, police said.

The investigation was reportedly requested by a dentist, who discovered accounting irregularities at the practice, which then closed in July.

 

The women are also charged with Corrupt Business Influence, Fraud, and Obstruction of Justice.  The mother is also facing an additional count of Forgery.