Marketing Executive Charged in $22 Million Embezzlement Plot

A former Hollywood marketing executive was charged for his role in an alleged $22 million scheme to embezzle money from his company and use it for professional poker buy-ins and other luxuries.

Dennis Blieden, who previously served as vice president of accounting and finance for digital marketing firm StyleHaul, was arrested by authorities in Las Vegas following a federal grand jury indictment. He’s accused of stealing millions from the company, which represents influencers on YouTube and Instagram, the U.S. Justice Department said July 11.

“During the course of the alleged scheme, Blieden used money he stole from his employer ...