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Falsified Flight Records Land 2 Ex-Army Depot Chiefs in Hot Water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Two Robstown residents have been taken into custody on charges of conspiracy and falsifying records related to aircraft parts, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Albert Flores, 57, of Corpus Christi, and Samuel Escareno, 54, made their initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judge B. Janice Ellington today, at which time they were ordered into custody pending a detention hearing set for Aug. 30 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Ellington.
A federal grand jury indicted Flores and Escareno, both former supervisors at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, on one count each of conspiracy and falsifying records related to aircraft parts.
The indictment alleges Flores and Escareno did aid, abet, council, command and induce others to make false entries and certifications on UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter main rotor blade dynamic balance data sheets. The defendants allegedly did so in order for nonconforming rotor blades to appear to meet specifications when they actually did not.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns that an indictment or information is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law. If convicted, Flores and Escareno both face a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The investigation was conducted by the Department of Army’s Criminal Investigation Division – Major Procurement Fraud Unit, with the Robstown Police Department assisting in the arrest. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert D. Thorpe Jr. is prosecuting the case.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity in the military procurement process, and the consequences of those who seek to compromise it. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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