A shocking case of money laundering has come to light in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, with 64-year-old Cherie Campion pleading guilty to two counts of money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, 1956(a)(1)(B)(i).
According to Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling, Campion’s guilty plea was entered on September 29, 2025. The plea is a result of an investigation that uncovered a sophisticated scheme to defraud two companies through Campion’s temporary staffing agency based in Manitowoc.
Publicly filed documents reveal that Campion generated and submitted thousands of fraudulent invoices, causing substantial losses for the two companies she deceived. The losses amount to $5,000,000 and $5,389,371.51, respectively. Campion took extensive measures to conceal her fraudulent activities, including registering a proxy company with the State of Wisconsin and creating a fictitious persona associated with her fraudulent invoices.
Campion’s scheme was so sophisticated that it warrants an enhancement under the United States Sentencing Guidelines, as acknowledged by Campion herself as part of her plea. The extent of her efforts to deceive includes submitting false bank statements, further emphasizing the complexity of her money laundering scheme.
The investigation into Campion’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kevin Knight.
Campion will face sentencing on January 27, 2026, before United States District Judge Lynn Adelman. The outcome of the sentencing will determine the consequences of her actions, bringing closure to the victims of her multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme.
For those seeking more information on this case, Public Affairs Officer Steve Caballero can be contacted at (414) 297-1700. The Department of Justice will continue to provide updates on the case as more information becomes available.
The guilty plea of Cherie Campion serves as a reminder of the severity of white-collar crimes and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. As the justice system moves forward with the sentencing phase, it is clear that the consequences of money laundering will be felt by those who engage in such illegal activities.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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