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Wire Fraud Scandal Rocks Local Dealership
A former general manager of Community Chevrolet in Meadville, Pennsylvania, has admitted to ripping off his former employer out of $485,800.
Douglas A. Grooms, 44, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court.
The scheme occurred between June 2008 and September 2013, when Grooms wrote dealership checks to a fictitious marketing company he set up solely to receive the checks.
The United States Postal Inspection Service conducted an investigation that led to Grooms’ prosecution.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Judge David S. Cercone scheduled sentencing for July 11, 2016, at 12:45 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.
Grooms is currently out on bond pending sentencing.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of internal controls and oversight in preventing white-collar crime.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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