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A Palos Hills man is facing felony charges after police say he used an employer’s business credit card to place thousands of dollars in unauthorized sports wagers.
Palos Heights police accused Michael Herrera, 24, of making 23 transactions totaling more than $6,000 on the company card. The case was reported in September 2026 and remains unresolved, with no public record of a plea, conviction, trial date, or dismissal.
Police Say Business Card Was Used for Sports Wagers
According to investigators, the alleged activity came to light after the owner of a Palos Heights business discovered unauthorized charges on an employer’s credit card on July 18, 2026. Police say the transactions were connected to sports wagering and were not authorized business expenses. The reported charges totaled more than $6,000 across 23 transactions.
Authorities have not released several key details, including when the alleged transactions began, when they ended, the exact dollar amount involved, or whether the money was ever recovered. It is also unclear whether the physical credit card was used or whether only the account information was allegedly accessed.
Employer’s Identity Has Not Been Confirmed
One detail remains unclear: the identity and type of business involved. A local report mentioned DraftKings in connection with the transactions, but available information does not confirm that Herrera worked for DraftKings or that the employer operated a DraftKings location. Investigators have not publicly identified the company.
For now, the confirmed allegation is that Herrera used a Palos Heights employer’s business credit card for sports wagers.
Investigation Included Search Warrants, Police Say
After the alleged transactions were reported, Palos Heights detectives launched an investigation.
Police say investigators obtained and executed multiple search warrants to identify who was responsible for the charges. However, the details of those warrants , including what locations, accounts, or devices were searched, have not been publicly released.
Publicly available information does not confirm whether investigators obtained betting records, device information, financial records, messages, or other materials they may have reviewed during the investigation.
Herrera Faces Two Reported Felony Charges
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reportedly approved two felony charges: Theft over $300 ,Use of an account number with intent to defraud
The exact charging documents, number of counts, and final statutory classifications have not been publicly verified. Legal definitions and potential penalties depend on the specific charges filed and the evidence presented in court.
Man Surrenders to Police, Released Pending Court Date
Herrera reportedly surrendered at the Palos Heights Police Department on September 14, 2026.
Police processed him and released him pending a court date. That means charges were approved, and the case entered the legal process, but it does not mean the allegations have been proven in court.
No public information has confirmed whether Herrera entered a plea, appeared before a judge, hired an attorney, or received specific release conditions.
No Public Statement From Herrera Has Been Reported
So far, Herrera has not publicly released a statement, and available reports have not identified a defense attorney.
It is also not known whether Herrera disputes the allegations, believes the transactions were authorized, or has offered any explanation for the charges.
His decision to surrender to police should not be interpreted as an admission of wrongdoing. A person charged with a crime remains entitled to defend against the allegations in court.
Case Remains Open as Court Proceedings Await
The case highlights the difference between legal sports betting and allegations involving unauthorized funds.
Illinois allows regulated sports wagering for adults, and Herrera’s age means the reported accusation is not related to underage gambling. Instead, police allege the issue involved the unauthorized use of an employer’s financial account.
As of September 20, 2026, Herrera had surrendered, been processed, and been released while awaiting further court proceedings. No plea, indictment, trial date, conviction, or final resolution had been publicly verified.
For now, the case remains an allegation, with prosecutors and the defense expected to address the evidence as the legal process moves forward.
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