Carol Evans Sentenced for $1.8M Wire Fraud Scheme

It’s a stunning fall from the payroll to the penal system as Carol Evans, 56, of West Winfield, New York, was handed a 37-month federal prison sentence yesterday for a brazen wire fraud scheme that netted her over $1.8 million.

The grim details emerged during a sentencing hearing in Utica, where United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig L. Tremaroli announced the stiff penalty. Evans was caught doctoring invoices from vendors while employed at Sullivan Contracting, Inc., tricking the company into issuing checks to her for falsely inflated amounts.

Evans then deposited these checks into her personal account, a scheme that continued until she accumulated nearly $500,000 in profits. But this wasn’t just a solo hustle; Evans paid off other vendors as part of her sophisticated scheme to avoid detection.

Judge David N. Hurd, who presided over the case, also imposed a three-year term of supervised release following her prison sentence. He ordered Evans to pay $498,690.01 in restitution and impose a forfeiture judgment to ensure the proceeds from her crime are no longer accessible.

The investigation into Evans’ criminal activities was led by the FBI, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Tuck handling the prosecution. This case serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some will go to for financial gain, especially when they believe they can exploit their former workplace for personal profit.

Carol Evans’ fate is now sealed, and her name will forever be associated with one of New York’s most significant wire fraud cases in recent years. The justice system has spoken, and the sentence reflects the severity of her actions.

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