Oklahoma City – In a move that has left many questioning the integrity of the Air Force’s compensation system, former employee Anthony Ray Jones, 55, of Midwest City, pleaded guilty to receiving approximately $55,210.50 in stolen government money through falsified travel claims.
According to officials, Jones filed hundreds of false travel claims for medical appointments related to his injuries, which he sustained during his employment with the Air Force. He was able to be reimbursed for these claims, resulting in a total of $55,210.50. At his plea hearing, Jones admitted that he intended to keep the money and that he knew the money was stolen.
The case against Jones, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bow Bottomly, is a result of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Office of Labor Racketeering and Fraud Investigations. Jones faces up to ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, mandatory restitution, and up to three years of supervised release at sentencing.
Public records reflect that Jones was employed with the Air Force and had been receiving worker’s compensation money under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. As part of his compensation, Jones was able to be reimbursed for travel expenses to and from medical appointments related to his injuries.
The exact date of the crimes is between May 4, 2016, and August 22, 2019. Jones was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 4, 2021.
The outcome of the case is Jones’ guilty plea, which was entered yesterday in a hearing. The case is ongoing, and Jones will face sentencing in the coming months.
Defendant: Anthony Ray Jones, a 55-year-old former Air Force employee
Criminal Charges: Receiving approximately $55,210.50 in stolen government money through falsified travel claims
City and State: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Exact Date: May 4, 2021 (indictment date)
Sentence or Outcome: Guilty plea, pending sentencing
Dollar Amounts: $55,210.50 (stolen government money), up to $250,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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