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Wire Fraud Conviction in Maine
A federal jury in Maine has convicted a Vermont man of wire fraud in connection with a $300,000 grant to renovate a former rail terminal in Brownville, Maine.
Craig Sanborn, 64, of Maidstone, Vermont, was found guilty of wire fraud after a week-long trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine.
According to the indictment, Sanborn received the grant in 2005 to renovate the terminal into a facility to manufacture ammunition for black powder rifles. However, he allegedly submitted false invoices to the Town of Brownville and received funds to which he was not entitled.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Brownville Police Department.
Sanborn faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, or both, for his conviction. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.
Sanborn was returned to the custody of the State of New Hampshire, where he is serving a sentence for manslaughter associated with a fatal explosion at a Colebrook ammunition-making facility in May 2010.
Sanborn’s conviction is a significant blow to his reputation and finances. The $300,000 grant was meant to support the renovation of the rail terminal, but Sanborn’s actions allegedly diverted funds for his personal gain.
The case highlights the importance of accountability in government-funded projects and the need for strict oversight to prevent fraud and abuse.
Defendant: Craig Sanborn
Criminal Charges: Wire fraud
City and State: Bangor, Maine
Exact Date: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: Convicted, faces up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine
Dollar Amounts: $300,000 grant, $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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