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	'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and a business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community. In June 2025, Witten pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree receiving stolen property in connection with the theft of more than $2.5 million from a New Jersey disability nonprofit where his wife, Colleen Witten, served as chief financial officer. He was subsequently sentenced to three years in state prison.<ref>[https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-for-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion"], ''New Jersey Office of Attorney General'', 2025.</ref>		'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and a business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community. In June 2025, Witten pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree receiving stolen property in connection with the theft of more than $2.5 million from a New Jersey disability nonprofit where his wife, [https://biography.wiki/a/Colleen_Witten Colleen Witten], served as chief financial officer. He was subsequently sentenced to three years in state prison.<ref>[https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-for-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion"], ''New Jersey Office of Attorney General'', 2025.</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community.<ref>https://~~biography~~.~~wiki~~/~~wiki~~/~~Allan_Witten~~</ref>		'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and a business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community. In June 2025, Witten pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree receiving stolen property in connection with the theft of more than $2.5 million from a New Jersey disability nonprofit where his wife, Colleen Witten, served as chief financial officer. He was subsequently sentenced to three years in state prison.<ref>[https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-for-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion"], ''New Jersey Office of Attorney General'', 2025.</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

	Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.~~<ref>https://newjersey.wiki/wiki/Allan_Witten</ref>~~		Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.

	== Business Activities ==		== Business Activities ==

	Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region.<ref>https://us.enrollbusiness.com/BusinessProfile/7714266/Allan%20Witten</ref> His business activities have ~~contributed to the local economy~~ in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.<ref>https://www.callupcontact.com/b/businessprofile/Allan_Witten/9960106</ref>		Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region.<ref>[https://us.enrollbusiness.com/BusinessProfile/7714266/Allan%20Witten Allan Witten Business Profile], ''EnrollBusiness''.</ref> His business activities have been based in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.<ref>[https://www.callupcontact.com/b/businessprofile/Allan_Witten/9960106 Allan Witten Business Profile], ''CallUpContact''.</ref>

			== Legal Proceedings ==

			Allan Witten, 56, of Buena, pleaded guilty on June 18, 2025 to one count of second-degree receiving stolen property in connection with a scheme involving the theft of more than $2.5 million from OTC Services, a nonprofit organization in Burlington County that provides services to individuals with disabilities.<ref>[https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-for-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion"], ''New Jersey Office of Attorney General'', 2025.</ref> Following his guilty plea, Witten was sentenced to three years in state prison.<ref>[https://njbiz.com/former-cfo-sentenced-nj-nonprofit-theft/ "Former CFO sentenced for stealing $2.5M from NJ nonprofit"], ''NJBIZ'', 2025.</ref>

			The case centered on funds stolen from OTC Services, where Colleen Witten had served as chief financial officer. Prosecutors determined that Allan Witten received stolen property derived from his wife's fraudulent activities at the nonprofit. The investigation was conducted by the New Jersey Office of Attorney General.<ref>[https://www.nj.com/atlantic/2025/11/former-cfo-who-stole-25m-from-nj-disability-nonprofit-gets-prison.html "Former CFO who stole $2.5M from N.J. disability nonprofit gets prison"], ''NJ.com'', November 2025.</ref>

	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==

	Witten has ~~been connected~~ to ~~various aspects of~~ the South Jersey ~~community, particularly in areas related~~ to ~~nonprofit~~ services ~~and organizations serving individuals with disabilities~~ in Burlington County and ~~surrounding regions~~.<ref>https://www.otcbc.org/otc-services-moves-forward-following-legal-resolution-of-former-cfo-case/</ref> ~~The South Jersey area is home to many organizations that provide critical services to vulnerable populations.~~		Witten has resided in the South Jersey community for a number of years and has maintained connections to the broader Atlantic County area. The South Jersey region is home to many organizations that provide critical services to vulnerable populations, including OTC Services in Burlington County, which became the subject of the criminal proceedings involving Witten and his wife.<ref>[https://www.otcbc.org/otc-services-moves-forward-following-legal-resolution-of-former-cfo-case/ "OTC Services Moves Forward Following Legal Resolution of Former CFO Case"], ''OTC Behavioral Care'', 2025.</ref>

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Allan Witten is married to Colleen Witten. ~~The couple has been active~~ in ~~their local community~~ in ~~Buena and the broader South Jersey region~~. Witten ~~maintains an active online presence across various platforms~~.<ref>https://~~twitter~~.com/~~allanwitten1~~</ref><ref>https://~~medium~~.~~com~~/~~@allanwitten1~~/~~about~~</ref>		Allan Witten is married to Colleen Witten. Colleen Witten, who served as chief financial officer of OTC Services, was separately convicted of theft by unlawful taking, money laundering, and tax evasion in connection with the same scheme, and was sentenced to eight years in state prison.<ref>[https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/11/20/colleen-witten-conviction-theft-by-unlawful-taking-money-laundering-otcs-burlington-county/87376352007/ "Colleen Witten convicted of theft by unlawful taking, money laundering"], ''Courier-Post'', November 20, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.cfo.com/news/new-jersey-nonprofits-ex-cfo-gets-8-years-in-state-prison-Colleen-Witten/806316/ "New Jersey nonprofit's ex-CFO gets 8 years in state prison"], ''CFO.com'', 2025.</ref> Allan Witten's guilty plea on June 18, 2025 preceded Colleen Witten's sentencing, and both proceedings arose from the investigation into the theft of funds from OTC Services.<ref>[https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison"], ''New Jersey Office of Attorney General'', 2025.</ref>

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	'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community.		'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community.<ref>https://biography.wiki/wiki/Allan_Witten</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==

	Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.		Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.<ref>https://newjersey.wiki/wiki/Allan_Witten</ref>

	== Business Activities ==		== Business Activities ==

	Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region. His business activities have contributed to the local economy in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.		Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region.<ref>https://us.enrollbusiness.com/BusinessProfile/7714266/Allan%20Witten</ref> His business activities have contributed to the local economy in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.<ref>https://www.callupcontact.com/b/businessprofile/Allan_Witten/9960106</ref>

	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==

	Witten has been connected to various aspects of the South Jersey community, particularly in areas related to nonprofit services and organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Burlington County and surrounding regions. The South Jersey area is home to many organizations that provide critical services to vulnerable populations.		Witten has been connected to various aspects of the South Jersey community, particularly in areas related to nonprofit services and organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Burlington County and surrounding regions.<ref>https://www.otcbc.org/otc-services-moves-forward-following-legal-resolution-of-former-cfo-case/</ref> The South Jersey area is home to many organizations that provide critical services to vulnerable populations.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Allan Witten is married to Colleen Witten. The couple has been active in their local community in Buena and the broader South Jersey region.		Allan Witten is married to Colleen Witten. The couple has been active in their local community in Buena and the broader South Jersey region. Witten maintains an active online presence across various platforms.<ref>https://twitter.com/allanwitten1</ref><ref>https://medium.com/@allanwitten1/about</ref>

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	'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, who ~~became connected to a significant financial fraud case that impacted~~ the ~~nonprofit sector in~~ South Jersey. As the husband of former chief financial officer Colleen Witten, Allan Witten was implicated in a scheme that defrauded a Burlington County disability services organization of more than $2.5 million between 2018 and 2023.		'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, and business owner who has been involved in the South Jersey community.

	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.		Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.

	== ~~Legal Proceedings~~ ==		== Business Activities ==

	Allan Witten ~~became~~ involved in ~~legal proceedings related to a major embezzlement case that emerged~~ in ~~2025~~. His ~~wife, Colleen Witten, served as~~ the ~~chief financial officer and comptroller of Occupational Training Center Services (OTCS) of Burlington~~ County, a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with disabilities.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-For-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering, and ~~Tax Evasion \|url=https://www.njoag~~.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ \|publisher=New Jersey Office of Attorney General \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region. His business activities have contributed to the local economy in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.

	According to the New Jersey Attorney General's office, the scheme involved the systematic theft of funds from OTCS, with some of the stolen money being funneled through a family business. The investigation revealed that the fraudulent activities took place over a period of several years, with funds being diverted for personal expenses rather than supporting the nonprofit's mission of serving individuals with disabilities in the Burlington County area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=~~Financial officer accused of stealing $2.5 million from not-for-profit agency in Burlington County, New Jersey \|url~~=~~https://6abc.com/post/financial-officer-accused-stealing-25-million-not-profit-agency-burlington-county-new-jersey/15981282/ \|publisher~~=~~6abc Philadelphia \|access-date~~=~~2026-03-15}}</ref>~~		== Community Involvement ==

	~~The charges against~~ the ~~couple included theft by unlawful taking, money laundering~~, ~~and tax evasion. Allan Witten was reportedly sentenced for his role~~ in ~~the scheme, though he received his sentence prior~~ to ~~his wife's November 2025 sentencing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Former CFO who stole $2.5M from N.J. disability~~ nonprofit ~~gets prison \|url=https://www~~.~~nj.com/atlantic/2025/11/former-cfo-who-stole-25m-from-nj-disability-nonprofit-gets-prison.html \|publisher=NJ~~.~~com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>~~		Witten has been connected to various aspects of the South Jersey community, particularly in areas related to nonprofit services and organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Burlington County and surrounding regions. The South Jersey area is home to many organizations that provide critical services to vulnerable populations.

	== ~~Impact on Local Community~~ ==		== Personal Life ==

	The case had significant implications for the South Jersey nonprofit sector, particularly organizations serving vulnerable populations in Burlington County and surrounding areas. OTCS provides critical services to ~~individuals with disabilities, making the financial impact of the theft particularly concerning for families and advocates in the region who depend on such services.~~		Allan Witten is married to Colleen Witten. The couple has been active in their local community in Buena and the broader South Jersey region.

	The scheme's discovery and prosecution highlighted vulnerabilities in nonprofit financial oversight and the importance of robust internal controls for organizations handling public funds and donations. The case was prosecuted by the New Jersey Attorney General's office, demonstrating the state's commitment to protecting nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.

	~~== Family Business Connection ==~~

	According to law enforcement reports, part of the fraudulent scheme involved directing stolen funds through a family business. This aspect of the case illustrated how the couple allegedly attempted to conceal the source of the misappropriated funds by creating seemingly legitimate business transactions. The use of a family business as a conduit for laundering stolen nonprofit funds became a key component of the money laundering charges filed against both Allan and Colleen Witten.

	~~== Community Impact ==~~

	The ~~Witten case became one of the more significant nonprofit fraud prosecutions~~ in ~~recent New Jersey history, both~~ in ~~terms of the dollar amount involved~~ and the impact on vulnerable populations served by the affected organization. The case received coverage from multiple regional news outlets, including Philadelphia-area television stations and New Jersey-focused publications, reflecting the broader ~~interest in nonprofit accountability and financial stewardship.~~

	~~The prosecution of the case by New~~ Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin's office was part of broader efforts to combat fraud targeting nonprofit organizations, particularly those serving disabled individuals and other vulnerable populations. The case served as a reminder of the importance of financial oversight in nonprofit operations and the potential consequences when trust is violated.

	~~== Legal Resolution ==~~

	While specific details of Allan Witten's sentence were not extensively detailed in public records, reports indicated that he was sentenced prior to his wife's November 2025 sentencing hearing. Colleen Witten ultimately received an eight-year state prison sentence and was ordered to pay restitution of approximately $2.58 million to the affected nonprofit organization.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Former CFO sentenced for stealing $2.5M from NJ nonprofit \|url=https://njbiz.com/former-cfo-sentenced-nj-nonprofit-theft/ \|publisher=NJBIZ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	The restitution order represented an attempt to recover funds for OTCS, allowing the organization to continue providing services to individuals with disabilities in Burlington County. However, the financial impact of the theft created ongoing challenges for the nonprofit's operations and service delivery.

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'''Allan Witten''' is a resident of Buena, New Jersey, who became connected to a significant financial fraud case that impacted the nonprofit sector in South Jersey. As the husband of former chief financial officer Colleen Witten, Allan Witten was implicated in a scheme that defrauded a Burlington County disability services organization of more than $2.5 million between 2018 and 2023.

== Background ==

Allan Witten resides in Buena, a small community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Buena is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 30 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The community is part of the broader South Jersey region, which includes both rural areas and suburban developments that serve as bedroom communities for workers in Philadelphia and other regional employment centers.

== Legal Proceedings ==

Allan Witten became involved in legal proceedings related to a major embezzlement case that emerged in 2025. His wife, Colleen Witten, served as the chief financial officer and comptroller of Occupational Training Center Services (OTCS) of Burlington County, a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with disabilities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Defrauding Not-For-Profit Company of More Than $2.5 Million, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion |url=https://www.njoag.gov/former-chief-financial-officer-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-state-prison-for-defrauding-not-for-profit-company-of-more-than-2-5-million-money-laundering-and-tax-evasion/ |publisher=New Jersey Office of Attorney General |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

According to the New Jersey Attorney General's office, the scheme involved the systematic theft of funds from OTCS, with some of the stolen money being funneled through a family business. The investigation revealed that the fraudulent activities took place over a period of several years, with funds being diverted for personal expenses rather than supporting the nonprofit's mission of serving individuals with disabilities in the Burlington County area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Financial officer accused of stealing $2.5 million from not-for-profit agency in Burlington County, New Jersey |url=https://6abc.com/post/financial-officer-accused-stealing-25-million-not-profit-agency-burlington-county-new-jersey/15981282/ |publisher=6abc Philadelphia |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

The charges against the couple included theft by unlawful taking, money laundering, and tax evasion. Allan Witten was reportedly sentenced for his role in the scheme, though he received his sentence prior to his wife's November 2025 sentencing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former CFO who stole $2.5M from N.J. disability nonprofit gets prison |url=https://www.nj.com/atlantic/2025/11/former-cfo-who-stole-25m-from-nj-disability-nonprofit-gets-prison.html |publisher=NJ.com |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

== Impact on Local Community ==

The case had significant implications for the South Jersey nonprofit sector, particularly organizations serving vulnerable populations in Burlington County and surrounding areas. OTCS provides critical services to individuals with disabilities, making the financial impact of the theft particularly concerning for families and advocates in the region who depend on such services.

The scheme's discovery and prosecution highlighted vulnerabilities in nonprofit financial oversight and the importance of robust internal controls for organizations handling public funds and donations. The case was prosecuted by the New Jersey Attorney General's office, demonstrating the state's commitment to protecting nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.

== Family Business Connection ==

According to law enforcement reports, part of the fraudulent scheme involved directing stolen funds through a family business. This aspect of the case illustrated how the couple allegedly attempted to conceal the source of the misappropriated funds by creating seemingly legitimate business transactions. The use of a family business as a conduit for laundering stolen nonprofit funds became a key component of the money laundering charges filed against both Allan and Colleen Witten.

== Community Impact ==

The Witten case became one of the more significant nonprofit fraud prosecutions in recent New Jersey history, both in terms of the dollar amount involved and the impact on vulnerable populations served by the affected organization. The case received coverage from multiple regional news outlets, including Philadelphia-area television stations and New Jersey-focused publications, reflecting the broader interest in nonprofit accountability and financial stewardship.

The prosecution of the case by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin's office was part of broader efforts to combat fraud targeting nonprofit organizations, particularly those serving disabled individuals and other vulnerable populations. The case served as a reminder of the importance of financial oversight in nonprofit operations and the potential consequences when trust is violated.

== Legal Resolution ==

While specific details of Allan Witten's sentence were not extensively detailed in public records, reports indicated that he was sentenced prior to his wife's November 2025 sentencing hearing. Colleen Witten ultimately received an eight-year state prison sentence and was ordered to pay restitution of approximately $2.58 million to the affected nonprofit organization.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former CFO sentenced for stealing $2.5M from NJ nonprofit |url=https://njbiz.com/former-cfo-sentenced-nj-nonprofit-theft/ |publisher=NJBIZ |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

The restitution order represented an attempt to recover funds for OTCS, allowing the organization to continue providing services to individuals with disabilities in Burlington County. However, the financial impact of the theft created ongoing challenges for the nonprofit's operations and service delivery.

== References ==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Atlantic County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:American people convicted of fraud]]
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