Bradford Man Admits to Mail Fraud Scheme
ERIE, Pa. – In a shocking turn of events, Tyler Little, 30, a resident of Bradford, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of mail fraud, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Little, who served as office manager at Minich Electric in Bradford, engaged in a brazen scheme to defraud his employer. From November 2012 to September 2015, he wrote numerous checks to himself from the Minich Electric business account, failed to deposit numerous cash payments made by customers, and used the funds for his own personal use.
The scheme also involved the unauthorized use of the business credit card to purchase numerous items for himself, resulting in a staggering loss of approximately $77,516.81 to Minich Electric.
Little pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud before United States District Judge Davie S. Cercone. Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for February 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Little.
Pending sentencing, the court continued Little on bond. The case serves as a stark reminder of the serious consequences of white-collar crime and the importance of accountability in the business community.
The case is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in their pursuit of justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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