The former head of a nonprofit organization in Keene has entered a guilty plea to three counts of wire fraud. Christine Allen, a 51-year-old resident of Marlborough, faced charges related to the alleged misappropriation of nearly $200,000 from Monadnock Peer Support, where she served as executive director from 2021 to 2023. Initially, she had denied all four counts of wire fraud brought against her in 2024, but an agreement has since been reached to plead guilty to three of those charges, with one count being dismissed.

The indictment detailed that Allen was responsible for creating the budget and managing the financial resources of the nonprofit, which offers additional services complementing traditional mental health care and addiction recovery efforts. As a result of her role, she had unrestricted access to the organization’s financial accounts, including bank accounts, debit cards, and checks.

Documents from the U.S. District Court in Concord reveal that prosecutors accused Allen of diverting the nonprofit’s funds for personal uses. These expenditures reportedly included purchases from Amazon, various home improvement projects, as well as gaming and kitchen equipment. The case fell under federal jurisdiction due to the interstate nature of the transactions involved.

The plea agreement has been filed in court as of March 11, signed by Allen, her legal counsel, and a representative for the state. Although she has pleaded guilty, there remains a possibility for her to alter her plea before the sentencing, which has yet to be scheduled. The maximum penalty for her offenses could include up to 20 years in prison and fines that could reach $250,000 or double the amount misappropriated, whichever sum is higher. Additionally, it is expected that she may be ordered to make restitution payments to Monadnock Peer Support.

A trial for this case was slated to commence soon, specifically on the upcoming Tuesday. Requests for comments from Allen’s attorney have not been returned as of the latest updates.