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COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Coventry funeral home owner accused of stealing thousands of dollars from clients over multiple years is facing additional charges, police said.

Phillip Pietras, 51, was charged with 22 counts of selling a funeral service contract with intent defraud, 11 counts of second-degree larceny by embezzlement and second-degree forgery.

Investigation revealed that Pietras allegedly used money for fraudulent prepaid funeral contracts with Coventry-Pietras Funeral Home for personal use.

In April, Pietras turned himself in to police and was charged with first-degree larceny. He pleaded not guilty in June.

Police said 22 victims were identified in the scheme with a total loss of over $165,000.

In July, Pietras had his funeral service

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