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Kevin Ryan Straw, a 40-year-old former manager of Fraternal Order of Police lodges in Kentucky, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for a wire fraud scheme that spanned from 2021 to 2024. Straw, who served as President of Metropolitan Lodge 32 and held various roles in the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, devised a scheme to defraud individuals and the lodges through false pretenses and promises. The scheme, which included an investment fraud scam, misappropriation of funds, and personal expenses charged to the State FOP credit card, resulted in a total loss of $187,164.45.
Straw’s actions had a significant impact on the Fraternal Order of Police, with the Kentucky State FOP stating that his betrayal of trust had damaged the organization and undermined confidence. The organization relied heavily on trust to function effectively, and Straw’s actions had severe consequences that extended beyond monetary restitution.
As part of his judgment, Straw was ordered to pay $187,164.45 in restitution to the victims of his scheme. The sentence reflects the seriousness of Straw’s crimes and the harm caused to the individuals and organizations affected.
The case highlights the importance of holding individuals in positions of trust accountable for their actions. Straw’s abuse of his position and the trust placed in him had far-reaching consequences, and his sentence serves as a reminder of the need for integrity and transparency in all aspects of public life.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Kentucky
- Location: KY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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