FRESNO, Calif. — Suliana Caldwell, 46, of Fresno, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for stealing over $1.8 million in public funds from the Fresno Arts Council (“FAC”), U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Her duties also included providing periodic financial updates and reports to the executive director, board members, and the City and County of Fresno. “This defendant abused her position, betrayed the public’s trust, and siphoned away over $1.8 million intended to support parks, trails, and the arts in Fresno,” said U.S. Attorney Grant. Today’s sentence reflects our commitment to protecting public funds and holding accountable anyone who exploits her position for personal gain.” “Suliana Caldwell betrayed the public’s trust when she embezzled over $1.8 million from the Fresno Arts Council for personal use,” said FBI Sacramento Acting Special Agent in Charge Brian Tosh.