Brandon Scott Hoffman, Theft, Virginia 2014

Manassas Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Stealing Over $370,000 from Former Employer

Alexandria, Va. - Brandon Scott Hoffman, 37, of Manassas, Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for stealing over $370,000 from his former employer, a medical practice in Fairfax, Virginia.

According to court documents, Hoffman worked as a medical biller and office manager for the medical practice from 2004 through 2014. However, beginning in 2009 and continuing through February 2014, Hoffman's actions took a dark turn. He intercepted 439 checks from health insurance companies made payable to the medical practice, forged the doctor's signature or signed his own signature, and deposited the checks into his own personal bank account.

The total amount of money the defendant stole from the medical practice was a staggering $370,836.23. Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Andrew G. McCabe, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office, made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis, III.

Hoffman pleaded guilty on February 6, 2015. He was also ordered to pay $271,903.36 in restitution and forfeit his criminal proceeds. This case was investigated by the FBI's Washington Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chad R. Golder and Kimberly R. Pedersen are prosecuting the case.

The sentencing of Hoffman serves as a reminder of the severity of white-collar crimes and the consequences that come with them. The FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to work together to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:15-cr-034.

Hoffman's case is a testament to the importance of accountability and transparency in our financial systems. The public should be aware of the risks of embezzlement and the consequences that come with it.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/manassas-man-sentenced-15-months-prison-stealing-over-370000-former-employer