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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.

MOST RECENT

West Sacramento Resident and Former Postal Service Employee Sentenced for Theft of Mail and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Date Released: 08/01/2023
Category: Internal Mail Theft

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shabina Debbie, 54, of West Sacramento, was sentenced today to five months in prison for theft of mail by a Postal Service employee and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. This case was the product of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

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Former USPS Employee Sentenced for Theft of Mail

Date Released: 07/27/2023
Category: Internal Mail Theft

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA –LEON TINSON, age 59, of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on July 19, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance to two years of probation and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for theft of mail, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. This case was investigated by the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General.

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U.S. Postal Worker Is Indicted For Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud And Money Laundering

Date Released: 07/24/2023
Category: Financial Fraud

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A federal indictment was unsealed in court today, following the arrest and initial appearance of Jakia McMorris, 32, of Charlotte, who is charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney King thanked USPS OIG for the investigation which led to the charges.

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O.C. Surgeon Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Prison for Accepting Over $300,000 in Illicit Payments to Perform Surgeries at Corrupt Hospital

Date Released: 07/14/2023
Category: Health Care Fraud

LOS ANGELES – An Orange County orthopedic surgeon was sentenced today to 33 months in federal prison for accepting more than $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct Long Beach hospital whose owner later was imprisoned for committing a massive workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and the California Department of Insurance investigated this matter.

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Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty To Stealing And Selling Firearm

Date Released: 07/14/2023
Category: Internal Mail Theft

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Maisha K. Daniels (46, Jacksonville) today pleaded guilty to selling a stolen firearm. Daniels faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set. This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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