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Ex-HR Manager Faces Prison for $113,984 Wire Fraud Scheme
A former Human Resources Manager at FKG Oil Company in Belleville, Illinois, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a wire fraud scheme that bilked the company out of $113,984.
Kevin D. Dowell, 37, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 366 days in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay restitution totaling $113,984.
According to prosecutors, Dowell falsified mileage expense reports, used a company credit card for personal expenses, and transferred funds electronically from the company’s bank account directly to his personal bank account in Missouri. The funds were used to support his relationship with an exotic dancer.
The scheme took place from mid-2010 to April 2013, while Dowell was working as the Human Resources Manager at FKG Oil Company. The fraud was reported to the Belleville Police Department and a full investigation was performed by a third party firm. At completion of the full investigation, the case was turned over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Norman R. Smith. Falsifying expense reports is a crime, and the public is urged to report any suspicious activity to the F.B.I. by calling (217) 522-9675 or emailing springfield@ic.fbi.gov.
To report public corruption, call (877) 884-7633 or (877) U-TIP-OFF. To report health care fraud, call (888) 557-9503.
Dowell’s sentence is a reminder that white-collar crimes can have serious consequences. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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