Twelve Albuquerque Public Schools employees have been placed on paid leave as the state continues to investigate Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s involvement in a money-laundering, corruption investigation, according to KOB4. 

"More fallout," New Mexico Rep. Stefani Lord wrote in a tweet.

Williams Stapleton is under internal investigation for racketeering and money laundering through the Albuquerque Public School system for more than a decade during her employment there, and among those placed on leave.

She was flagged for "suspicious behavior" by Superintendent Scott Elder and accused of paying over $5 million to a fake company called "Robotics" since 2014, KOB4 reported. Authorities claim the money went to her direct interests and some to her personal bank accounts.

Luis Robles, outside counsel for APS, confirmed an investigation for other employees accused of helping Williams Stapleton, KOB reports. The original allegations of the official pocketing money have expanded to include administrators, teachers, clerks, and other staff members.

"Placing employees on leave does not imply wrongdoing or guilt, nor is it punitive," said Monica Armenta, the executive director of APS communications. "It is a necessary step to protect the integrity of the probe and allow investigators to do their job."