In a shocking turn of events, Jason Duke, a 35-year-old man from Owensboro, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling $101,000 from his former employer, Riverside Transport Incorporated. The crimes took place between December 11, 2007, and July 11, 2010.
According to the plea agreement, Duke accessed a protected computer, exceeding his authorized access, and obtained a total of approximately $101,000 in checks drawn on the account of his employer. For the purpose of executing the fraudulent scheme, Duke accessed his employer’s computer, and obtained checks, which he cashed using an alias at a food mart in Indiana.
The checks ranged in value from $146.18 to $405.92. Duke’s actions were uncovered and he was charged in a ten-count federal grand jury indictment on February 20, 2013.
At sentencing, Duke faces no more than five years in prison for each of the ten counts, a $250,000 fine, an order of restitution, and a three-year period of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled in Owensboro on September 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. CST before Chief Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Marisa Ford and was investigated by the Owensboro Police Department and the United States Secret Service.
Duke’s actions have sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for harsher penalties for white-collar crimes. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear – Jason Duke’s actions have caused significant financial harm to his former employer.
As the case moves forward, Grimy Times will continue to provide updates and coverage of the sentencing hearing. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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