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| residence = Buena, New Jersey
| residence = Buena, New Jersey
| spouse = Colleen Witten
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| known_for = Connection to financial fraud case involving New Jersey nonprofit
| known_for = Guilty plea to second-degree receiving stolen property (2025)
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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 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 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.<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>


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>
== Legal Proceedings ==


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>
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>


== Impact on Local Community ==
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>


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.
== Community Involvement ==


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.
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>


== Family Business Connection ==
== Personal Life ==


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.
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>
 
== 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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Latest revision as of 16:07, 25 March 2026

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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.[1]

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.

Business Activities

Allan Witten has been involved in family business operations in the South Jersey region.[2] His business activities have been based in Atlantic County and surrounding areas.[3]

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.[4] Following his guilty plea, Witten was sentenced to three years in state prison.[5]

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.[6]

Community Involvement

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.[7]

Personal Life

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.[8][9] 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.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Allan Witten Business Profile, EnrollBusiness.
  3. ↑ Allan Witten Business Profile, CallUpContact.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "Former CFO sentenced for stealing $2.5M from NJ nonprofit", NJBIZ, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Former CFO who stole $2.5M from N.J. disability nonprofit gets prison", NJ.com, November 2025.
  7. ↑ "OTC Services Moves Forward Following Legal Resolution of Former CFO Case", OTC Behavioral Care, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Colleen Witten convicted of theft by unlawful taking, money laundering", Courier-Post, November 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ "New Jersey nonprofit's ex-CFO gets 8 years in state prison", CFO.com, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Former Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison", New Jersey Office of Attorney General, 2025.
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