MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Christopher Erik Septon of Plymouth has been indicted for embezzling over $1 million from his former employer, Ellis Properties, a Minneapolis-based real estate company.

“Fraudsters never stop inventing new ways to steal, and Septon’s crime—posing as government agencies in his scheme to embezzle more than a million dollars—was no exception,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. “The fraudsters of Minnesota should understand this: no matter how clever the con, we are coming for you, and you will face federal justice.”

Septon, 52, worked at Ellis Properties from 2010 until 2024. He is accused of misusing his authority to make vendor payments, improperly charging over $800,000 to the company credit card and directing funds to his own accounts. He allegedly conc

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