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A former account technician at Pinckneyville Correctional Center, Maggi R. Tudor, 34, has pleaded guilty to federal charges for wire fraud and misapplication of property from federally funded programs. Tudor, who worked at the correctional center, falsified her husband’s timesheets, causing a loss of $124,917.35 to the State of Illinois. The crime occurred between 2022 and the time of her plea, in Benton, Illinois, where she appeared in district court.
Tudor’s husband was a Correctional Officer at Murphysboro Life Skills Reentry Center, a satellite facility of Pinckneyville Correctional Center. As an account technician, Tudor was responsible for acting as a timekeeper and backup payroll clerk, giving her access to the timesheets she falsified. She manipulated the timesheets to make it appear her husband worked overtime and holiday hours he did not work, resulting in higher payroll payments.
The Illinois State Police led the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen Howard prosecuting the case. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft stated that fraud against taxpayers is a high priority for the Department of Justice, and that Tudor’s actions were a clear abuse of her position of trust. Tudor’s sentencing hearing is set for November 9, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Benton.
The case highlights the Department of Justice’s commitment to investigating and prosecuting those who commit fraud against taxpayers. The creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, announced on April 7, further demonstrates this commitment, with a focus on investigating and prosecuting those who engage in fraudulent activities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Illinois
- Location: IL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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