The ease in which Wiant allegedly obtained the organization's funds for his own benefit, is in some ways as stunning as the amounts taken. Among other ruses, Wiant established several fictitious companies over a period of three years, to pilfer funds for his own use, including the leasing and purchasing of cars. One such fictitious company, called CPA Services, by Wiant, was used to set up payment for securing an apartment for an unnamed associate's use. An earlier Dispatch article had also disclosed that the 35 year old Wiant had prior convictions for fraud and credit-card theft. Your guess is as good as mine.
Cost is obviously a big factor.