A New Britain used-car dealer has been arrested on felony charges for allegedly pocketing more than $129,000 in state sales tax receipts, authorities say.
Michael J. Molnar, 37, was charged with one count of first-degree larceny and multiple counts of filing false tax returns to hide the theft at his Town and Country Auto Center on Arch Street, the state Department of Revenues Services said Thursday.
Molnar was freed on a $10,000 bond following his arrest Tuesday by state revenue agents. He is due to appear Feb. 17 in Hartford Superior Court, authorities said.
Larceny first degree is a class B felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to 20 years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Each count of filing a false return is a class D felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Attempts to reach Molnar Thursday at Town and Country Auto Center were unsuccessful.
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