NYC Preschool Director Embezzled $2.75 Million, Spent Funds on WWE Tickets and Luxury Travel
Murielle Misczak, the director of Kinderhaus Brooklyn, a German immersion preschool in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has been arrested and indicted on federal charges of embezzling $2.75 million in tuition fees. Between January 2022 and October 2025, Misczak allegedly diverted the funds to her personal bank account for personal use, according to federal prosecutors.
WWE Tickets and Lavish Spending
A significant portion of the stolen funds – at least $350,000 – was reportedly spent on tickets to exclusive WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) matches, including VIP packages with meet-and-greet opportunities for Misczak and her three children. Misczak allegedly bragged about these purchases on Instagram, according to the indictment. The New York Post first reported the story.
Beyond WWE events, Misczak allegedly spent approximately $650,000 on travel and entertainment, $150,000 on food delivery services and hundreds of thousands of dollars on luxury goods. A civil lawsuit filed by the school detailed a lifestyle that included frequent luxury trips and renting two apartments in Park Slope.
The Investigation and Charges
The alleged scheme was uncovered when the school’s principal noticed discrepancies in the finances. Misczak, a Swiss citizen, initially claimed the funds came from her wealthy mother in Switzerland when questioned, according to The New York Post.
Misczak faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and engaging in monetary transactions involving criminally derived property, which carry a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. She was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo in federal court in Brooklyn. Fox 5 NY reports she is a citizen of Switzerland and became director in 2020.
WWE Ticket Costs
The cost of WWE tickets, particularly for major events, has been a topic of discussion among fans. Ringside tickets for WrestleMania 42 are currently priced around $9,000 per head on Ticketmaster, with exclusive two-day packages including lodging and access to WWE World exceeding $30,000. EWrestling News as well covered the story.
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