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Cynthia D. Windham, Bank Fraud, Louisiana 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA – A brazen bank fraud scheme has come to an end with the sentencing of Cynthia D. Windham, 49, of Henderson, Texas, to a term of imprisonment of thirty (30) months. Windham was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $217,347.91 and serve a two-year term of supervised release following her release from federal prison.
Windham’s scheme, which spanned multiple years, involved defrauding Strategic Case Management, LLC, located in Baton Rouge, as well as two local banks. While working as the company’s office manager from 2007 through 2009, Windham stole more than 120 checks made payable to her employer, fraudulently endorsed the checks, and gained control over the funds.
But that wasn’t all – Windham also stole more than 60 checks that her employer had issued to various third parties, fraudulently altered the checks so that they would appear to be payable to herself, and deposited the checks into her own accounts. Windham admitted that she obtained more than $200,000 through her fraudulent scheme.
‘We hope this sentence sends a clear signal to those who would defraud small businesses in our community that they will be prosecuted and face substantial punishment for their crimes,’ said U.S. Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr. in a statement.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Cam T. Le.
Windham’s sentencing is a reminder that those who commit financial crimes will be held accountable. It’s a message that should resonate with anyone who’s ever been a victim of financial deception.
The case against Windham is a stark reminder of the importance of financial oversight and the consequences of failing to implement proper controls.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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