Alan D. Simmons, Uniform Scam, Florida 2022

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Florida Man Guilty of $120,000 Uniform Scam

A former employee of a U.S. contractor has pleaded guilty to a $120,000 uniform scam in connection with a contract to provide reconstruction-related services in Afghanistan. Alan D. Simmons, a former training program coordinator for PAE Inc., admitted to conspiracy to defraud the United States in federal court.

According to court documents, Simmons worked in Afghanistan providing information to others at PAE as to the number and types of uniforms that were to be ordered and provided to the Afghan correctional officers upon their completion of the training program. However, Simmons and his co-conspirators created a company called Aminzian Logistics Services (Aminzian) to submit false and fraudulent invoices to PAE seeking payment for goods that were not in fact provided.

Simmons and his co-conspirators split the proceeds after Aminzian was paid, and the United States reimbursed PAE for its payments to Aminzian, resulting in a loss of over $120,000. The case was investigated by the Department of State Office of Inspector General and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).

The case was prosecuted by Special Trial Attorney Mark H. Dubester, on detail from SIGAR, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin C. Frein of the Middle District of Florida. Acting Assistant Attorney General David O’Neil and United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida A. Lee Bentley announced the guilty plea.

Alan D. Simmons pleaded guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale in the Middle District of Florida. Simmons’ guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in government contracting and the consequences of committing fraud.

The investigation into Simmons and his co-conspirators is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the investigators involved. The guilty plea is a significant step towards holding those responsible for the uniform scam accountable for their actions.

The case highlights the need for vigilance in preventing and detecting fraud in government contracting. It also underscores the importance of robust oversight and accountability mechanisms to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently.

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