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Investigative News Releases

Working with our Law Enforcement Partners

Our special agents investigate nationwide internal crimes and fraud committed by postal employees and contractors as well as postal employee misconduct. We work with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and local prosecutors across the country to prosecute these crimes.

In some instances, we uncover much larger criminal activity being carried out by multiple individuals and organizations. In many of these cases, we partner with other federal and local law enforcement agencies to identify and hold responsible those who take advantage of the public’s trust in our postal system.

Below are links to the most recent news releases about our work.

Georgia Woman Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for $30M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme and Firearms Charge

Date Released: 10/25/2024

Category: Financial Fraud

Former Postal Worker Sentenced to Probation for Mail Theft

Date Released: 10/23/2024

Category: Internal Mail Theft

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DAVID RAYFORD (“RAYFORD”), age 40, of Kenner, La., was sentenced by United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter on October 17, 2024, to one year probation, payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee and three hundred dollars in restitution, for Mail Theft, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709.

Former Postal Service Employee Sentenced for Stealing Money and Gift Cards from the Mail

Date Released: 10/09/2024

Category: Internal Mail Theft

INDIANAPOLIS—Justin Crain, 29, of Indianapolis, has been convicted of a felony and sentenced to 180 days of home detention, followed by three years of probation, 40 hours of community service, and a $5,000 fine after pleading guilty to mail theft by a U.S. Postal Service employee.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison For Role In Bank Fraud Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail

Date Released: 10/05/2024

Category: Financial Fraud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man was sentenced to prison today for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen mail, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Terrell Alexander Hager, Jr., 25, of Charlotte, was ordered to serve three years in prison followed by two years of supervised release.

Former Gardiner postmaster admits stealing office bank deposits

Date Released: 10/03/2024

Category: General Crimes

The former postmaster of the Gardiner post office admitted today to allegations that she stole office bank deposits, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Tanya Lee Holbrook, 42, of Emigrant, pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds and theft of government property