Brian Logan, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, Money Laundering, Kentucky 2024

Frankfort Attorney Brian Logan, 50, has pleaded guilty to a string of serious financial crimes, including wire fraud, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.

According to court documents, Logan prepared a will for a client in August 2018, which directed the majority of the estate’s assets be distributed among certain charities. However, instead of following the will’s instructions, Logan transferred $239,600 from the estate bank account to his personal bank accounts in a series of transactions from October 10, 2018, to August 31, 2023.

Logan used the funds to pay off personal expenses, including making payments on his credit card. He also used the money to transfer the ownership of the estate’s real property to himself, forging the name and signature of a friend on the deeds. Logan then collected rent on the property for nearly six years, using the funds to make payments on personal credit cards.

In addition to the wire and bank fraud, Logan also submitted fraudulent documents to a bank in connection with a loan application for the property. He provided the bank with one of the forged deeds and a fraudulent lease that used his friend’s name and forged signature. The loan proceeds, totaling $116,000, were used for Logan’s personal benefit.

Logan is scheduled to be sentenced on March 5, 2025, and faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. He may also be ordered to pay restitution and fines. The investigation into Logan’s crimes was conducted by the U.S. Secret Service and the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrea Mattingly Williams is prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States. Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Robert Holman, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service; and Russell Coleman, Kentucky Attorney General, jointly announced the guilty plea.

Logan’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the community, and highlights the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. The case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and that those who engage in financial crimes will be brought to justice.