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Hobart Man Sentenced to 5 Months for Wire Fraud Scheme
A 46-year-old Hobart man has been sentenced to 5 months in prison for his role in a wire fraud scheme that netted over $300,000 in cash advances at fuel stations.
Kirk E. Stroh, 46, was sentenced by District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen on his plea of guilty to one count of wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II.
According to court documents, between July 2012 and March 2015, Stroh helped co-defendant Lucy Owens embezzle over $300,000 from a local freight services company where Owens and Stroh’s wife were employed. At the time, Stroh was employed by a rival trucking company.
Stroh used a stolen fuel card, provided by Owens, to obtain over $300,000 in cash advances at fuel stations, which he split evenly with Owens.
Stroh was ordered to pay $327,438.50 in restitution to the victim, and a $160,000 money judgment forfeiture. He was also sentenced to 7 months of supervised release following his imprisonment.
This case was investigated by the Hammond Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Abizer Zanzi and Nathaniel Whalen.
Owens, who was convicted by a jury of seven counts of wire fraud in May, is scheduled to be sentenced on November 8, 2018.
The Hobart man’s sentencing serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of engaging in white-collar crimes. As the Grimy Times continues to investigate and expose these crimes, we will keep you updated on any developments.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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