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Fort Myers Bank Manager Jailed for Stealing Government Funds
A former bank manager in Fort Myers, Florida, has been sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal government funds.
Emmanuel Marty, 32, of Lehigh Acres, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John E. Steele for his part in a scheme that resulted in the theft of $1,460,063.16 from the Internal Revenue Service.
The money was stolen through the cashing of United States Treasury checks that were generated as refund checks, as a result of fraudulent tax returns filed with the IRS. The tax returns were filed using stolen personal identification information.
Marty, who was employed as a bank manager, used his position to override internal controls and cash the checks.
The scheme was uncovered through an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.
Marty pleaded guilty to the charges on January 7, 2014, and was subsequently sentenced to 2 years in federal prison. He was also ordered to pay $1,460,063.16 in restitution to the IRS and was hit with a money judgment in the same amount.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David G. Lazarus.
The sentencing of Marty serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which the courts take financial crimes and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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