Portland Woman Sentenced to 1.5 Years for Mail and Wire Fraud
In a shocking case of deceit, 46-year-old Beth M. Rogers of Portland, Maine, was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison and six years of supervised release for mail and wire fraud. The sentence was handed down by Chief Judge Nancy Torresen in U.S. District Court.
According to court records, Rogers operated TravelWise Cruises & Tours, a travel agency in Saco, Maine. However, between late 2011 and mid-2012, Rogers began taking client money without making travel reservations for the clients who had provided the funds. Instead, she used the money to pay for the travel of other individuals who had booked travel through TravelWise, defrauding more than 50 clients in the process.
The scheme was eventually discovered in mid-2012, bringing an end to Rogers’ illicit activities. The investigation was a joint effort between the Saco Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Rogers pleaded guilty to the charges on March 17, 2015. As a result of her actions, she was ordered to pay almost $209,000 in restitution.
Beth M. Rogers, 46, of Portland, Maine, was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison and six years of supervised release for mail and wire fraud. She was also ordered to pay almost $209,000 in restitution.
Defendant: Beth M. Rogers
Criminal Charges: Mail and Wire Fraud
City and State: Portland, Maine
Exact Date: March 17, 2015
Sentence: 1.5 years in prison and six years of supervised release
Dollar Amount: Almost $209,000 in restitution
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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