A Federal Reserve Board order bars former United Community Bank teller Katilyn M. Robinson from participating in covered financial institutions without prior written approval, following her embezzlement conviction in North Carolina.
The Board announced the consent order Thursday, Nov. 12, while the order itself took effect Monday, Nov. 9. It requires advance written approval from the Board and, where necessary, another federal financial regulator before Robinson may take part in a covered institution’s affairs.
Robinson worked at United Community Bank’s branch in Murphy, North Carolina, and resigned in June 2025, the order says. It puts the loss at approximately $42,830 and dates the conduct to around 2024 through June 2025. The money came from cash held in the branch vault and teller drawers, according to the order.
The order says Robinson pleaded guilty and was convicted of embezzlement under North Carolina law on Jan. 9, 2026. She received probation and is required to make restitution to the bank. The order describes the conduct as involving personal dishonesty or willful or continuing disregard for the bank’s safety and soundness.
The restrictions cover institutions including, but not limited to, insured depository institutions, their holding companies and subsidiaries, and specified foreign banks or companies and their subsidiaries. Without the required prior written approvals, Robinson may not participate in those institutions’ affairs or serve as an officer, director or employee. The order also restricts specified voting and proxy activity and bars her from violating a voting agreement previously approved by a federal banking agency.
Issued under Section 8(e) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, the order records Robinson’s consent and waiver of a hearing and judicial review. A violation may lead to civil or criminal penalties. The Board can change the restrictions through a written action that stays, modifies, terminates or suspends the order.
