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Hildegard Steenkamp, a woman from South Africa, has been handed a 50-year prison sentence for embezzling more than $28 million from her former employer, Medtronic (Pty) Ltd. Steenkamp, who worked as an accountant at the company, had been diverting funds for a period of 13 years. She admitted to 336 charges linked to the theft of R537 million from the company. In order to legitimize her extravagant lifestyle, Steenkamp established multiple business ventures. Initially, her husband and son were also implicated in the case, but the charges against them were eventually dropped due to lack of evidence. Hildegard Steenkamp The theft has garnered significant attention from the South African media, leaving many individuals astonished and incredulous at the magnitude of the incident. Moreover, this case has sparked inquiries into the efficacy of internal controls and the role of auditors in identifying fraudulent activities within establishments across the country. Steenkamp's sentence sta...