Amanda Murphy, 36, of Ruston, La., has been sentenced to two years of probation and a $1,000 fine for cashing money orders without posting payments to the U.S. Treasury.
According to evidence presented at her guilty plea on January 22, 2015, Murphy intentionally delayed reporting 37 money orders, which totaled $10,318.76 from December 13, 2013 to February 10, 2014, while serving as Postmaster for the Dubberly Post Office.
When questioned by agents, Murphy admitted to cashing the money orders to herself and delaying payments. She also falsified U.S. Postal Service daily reports on money order transactions in order to accomplish the scheme.
Agents also audited her cash drawer and found a $1,077.17 shortage. However, Murphy has paid all restitution in full.
The U.S. Postal Service-Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown prosecuted the case.
Shreveport, La. is home to the Dubberly Post Office where Murphy worked as a postmaster.
This case highlights the importance of accountability in public office and the need for honesty and transparency in financial dealings.
Amanda Murphy, 36, of Ruston, La., is a former postmaster who has been convicted of misappropriation of postal funds.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant Name: Amanda Murphy
- Criminal Charges: Misappropriation of postal funds
- City and State: Shreveport, La.
- Exact Date: January 22, 2015 (sentencing date)
- Sentence: Two years probation, $1,000 fine
- Dollar Amounts: $10,318.76 (total amount of money orders), $1,077.17 (shortage in her cash drawer)
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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