CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Mecklenburg County businessman and his company's controller were arrested Friday on felony tax charges, according to the North Carolina Department of Revenue .

Kristian Pedersen, 51, of Charlotte, was charged Oct. 10 with four counts of embezzlement of state property and one count of obstruction of justice. Janna R. Donohue, 47, also of Charlotte, was charged with one count of obstruction of justice.

According to indictments, Pedersen served as president/manager and responsible person for four businesses: CBG Draft Services Inc., CBG Draft Services LC LLC, CBG Draft Services NC LLC, and Crafty Beer Guys LLC.

The indictments allege Pedersen aided and abetted the businesses in embezzling North Carolina sales tax. CBG Draft Services Inc. allegedly embezzled approximatel

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