Embezzlement is a serious criminal offense. Typically such a charge is a felony where if convicted, the accused most likely will serve jail time, be required to reimburse the victim moneys taken as well as having to pay fines and attend classes.The positive thing about what you have written is that your wife confessed to the wrongdoing to her employer and there have been no criminal charges filed yet. I recommend that your wife consult with a criminal defense attorney about the situation in the near future.Good luck.