Brian Prokes, Theft of Government Property, District of Columbia 2014

A shocking case of government corruption has come to light as Brian Prokes, a 28-year-old former office manager in the U.S. House of Representatives, pleaded guilty to theft of government property. This brazen act saw Prokes causing the House of Representatives to pay out over $19,000 in excess salary and unauthorized travel expenses.

According to court documents, Prokes worked as the office manager for a U.S. Congressman, a position that came with significant responsibilities. Prokes was tasked with transmitting salary and bonus information to the House of Representatives’ Office of Payroll and Benefits in order to adjust the pay of employees in the Congressman’s office. However, between April 2012 and March 2013, Prokes submitted unauthorized paperwork to the Office of Payroll and Benefits to pay himself a larger salary and bonus than he had been approved to receive.

This wasn’t the only instance of Prokes’ wrongdoing. Between February 2012 and December 2012, Prokes charged unauthorized, personal travel expenses for himself and an acquaintance to a government credit card used by the Congressman’s office. These excess salary payments and unauthorized travel expenses amounted to a staggering $19,000.

The case was investigated by the FBI, and Prokes is now facing the consequences of his actions. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 14, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras in the District of Columbia. The charges against Prokes include theft of government property, a serious offense that carries significant penalties.

The prosecution of Prokes’ case is being handled by Trial Attorneys Kevin O. Driscoll and Sean F. Mulryne of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in government, and the consequences that await those who abuse their positions of power.

Brian Prokes, 28, of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty to theft of government property. The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on October 14, 2014, in the District of Columbia. The case was investigated by the FBI, with Trial Attorneys Kevin O. Driscoll and Sean F. Mulryne handling the prosecution.

This case highlights the need for vigilance and oversight in government, and the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. By reporting on cases like this, we aim to shed light on the issues that matter most and to bring about justice for the victims of government corruption.

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