BRIDGEPORT, CT – Georges Avridor, 43, a Haitian national formerly of Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced to 37 months for a brazen scheme to steal nearly $900,000 from two unsuspecting employers. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden delivered the sentence today, bringing a close – though not an end – to Avridor’s years of deception.
Between July 2013 and October 2016, Avridor, employed as a driver, systematically pilfered personal bank checks from the Greenwich residents he served. He wasn’t after petty cash. Court documents reveal Avridor made the checks payable to “Cash” or directly to himself, forging the signature of one of his victims to authorize the fraudulent transactions. The stolen funds were then cashed or deposited into an account under his control, totaling a staggering $889,425.
Avridor didn’t hoard the money. He spent it. Federal prosecutors detailed how the stolen funds were used to indulge in a lavish African safari and to rent high-end luxury sports cars, a stark contrast to the financial ruin he inflicted upon his employers. The Secret Service, along with the Greenwich Police Department and the Connecticut Financial Crimes Task Force, began investigating after the thefts were discovered.
Avridor’s initial arrest came on June 30, 2017. He pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud on April 4, 2018, but his legal troubles didn’t stop there. While released on a $50,000 bond, Avridor was again arrested on May 8, 2018, this time on unrelated state charges involving a stolen credit card and more fake checks. He’s been held in state custody ever since, awaiting today’s federal sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ray Miller, who prosecuted the case, secured the 37-month sentence, demonstrating a commitment to holding financial criminals accountable. But Avridor’s story doesn’t end with his prison term. Upon his release, he will be deported back to Haiti, his American scheme brought to a definitive, if delayed, conclusion.
This case highlights the Secret Service’s ongoing commitment to investigating financial crimes, even those that don’t directly involve protectees. The investigation, a collaborative effort between federal and local authorities, served as a reminder that exploiting trust for personal gain will be met with swift and decisive legal action. The District of Connecticut U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to prioritize cases involving significant financial loss and abuse of position.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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