The banking chief for Installation Management Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is accused of stealing more than $500,000 from the U.S. government, according to an affidavit obtained by KSAT.

Laurent Lant has been charged with theft of $510,000 worth of government money or property, the affidavit states. If convicted, Lant could face up to 10 years in prison, as well as a fine of up to $250,000, documents show.

According to the affidavit, Lant was Fort Sam Houston’s Chief of Banking, Investments and Insurance for Installation Management Command.

Lant had the ability to make electronic transfers from several U.S. Army bank accounts but only “for a valid and authorized purpose,” documents stated.

Authorities, including agents at the U.S. Army’s Criminal Investigations Di

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