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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.

Morris County Woman Charged wth Disability Benefits Fraud and Making False Statements

Date Released: 10/11/2023

Category: Health Care Fraud

NEWARK, N.J. – A Morris County woman charged with fraud and making false statements will make her initial court appearance today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Matthew Modafferi; special agents of the U.S. Department of Labor and others with the investigation leading to the charges.

Dubois Resident Sentenced for Violating Federal Narcotics Laws

Date Released: 09/27/2023

Category: Narcotics

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Dubois, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 23 months of imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release on her conviction for violating federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. United States Attorney Olshan commended the USPS OIG.

Physician and Two Pharmacists Charged for $170M Fraud Scheme

Date Released: 09/26/2023

Category: Health Care Fraud

A 13-count indictment was unsealed today charging two pharmacists and a physician for their roles in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud, kickback, and money laundering scheme. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) is investigating the case in cooperation with other government agencies.

Worcester Man Sentenced for Fraud and Identity Theft Charges Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

Date Released: 09/26/2023

Category: Financial Fraud

BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced today for fraudulently applying for business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and then spending the money on personal expenses. Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; and Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, made the announcement today.

Helena contract carrier sentenced for stealing mail on rural routes

Date Released: 09/25/2023

Category: Internal Mail Theft

HELENA — A carrier who delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service was sentenced today after she admitted to stealing mail from her route in search of cash and gift cards from more than 90 victims, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.