GROSSE POINTE, MI. – Ishpinder Sahni, 31, of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been arraigned on charges of embezzling more than $350,000 from Woods Wholesale Wine, where he served as Chief Operating Officer from 2021 to 2023. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Sahni allegedly diverted online sales into his personal bank account and failed to report this income on his tax returns.

Sahni faces:

• Three counts of Embezzlement over $100,000, 20-year felonies.
• Three counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, 20-year felonies.
• Three counts of Failure to File Taxes, 5-year felonies.

The alleged embezzlement took place over Sahni’s two years with the company, where he is accused of manipulating the business’s online sales system for personal gain. The unreported income added to the severity of the charges, as the state claims Sahni intentionally failed to file taxes on the illegally obtained money. The business discovered the missing funds during a financial audit, prompting the investigation.

Attorney General Dana Nessel stated, “Embezzlement is a serious crime that can devastate small businesses and have a ripple effect throughout their communities. My office will continue to hold employees who steal from their employers accountable to protect business owners and their customers.”

Sahni’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 13, where he will attend a Probable Cause Conference to determine the next steps in the case. If convicted, Sahni could face decades in prison for the combined charges.