NEW ORLEANS, LA – A New Orleans accountant traded spreadsheets for shackles this week after being sentenced for a brazen scheme to fleece his employer. JASON PICK, 40, received a two-month jail sentence on August 5, 2021, for wire fraud, a federal charge under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343. The sentence, handed down by the Honorable Eldon Fallon, also includes ten months of home detention and two years of supervised release.
Pick’s downfall began when investigators uncovered his systematic abuse of Company A’s credit card accounts. Between August 2016 and June 2018, while employed as an accountant, Pick wasn’t balancing the books – he was using company funds to line his own pockets. The scheme involved unauthorized charges racked up for personal expenses, a classic case of opportunity meeting greed.
The total damage? A staggering $140,791.21. Federal prosecutors didn’t let it slide. In addition to the jail time and home confinement, Pick is on the hook for a mandatory $100 special assessment fee and, crucially, full restitution of the stolen $140,791.21. It’s a financial hit that will likely haunt him long after his supervised release ends.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the U.S. Secret Service for their work cracking the case. While often associated with protecting dignitaries, the Secret Service also investigates financial crimes like this one, demonstrating the breadth of their mandate. The agency’s agents meticulously tracked the fraudulent charges, building a case that ultimately led to Pick’s conviction.
Assistant U.S. Attorney G. Dall Kammer, Chief of the General Crimes Unit, spearheaded the prosecution. Kammer’s office presented the evidence, proving beyond a reasonable doubt that Pick intentionally defrauded Company A. The case serves as a harsh reminder that even seemingly “white collar” crimes carry serious consequences.
Pick’s sentence isn’t a lengthy prison term, but the combination of incarceration, home detention, financial penalties, and a criminal record will undoubtedly reshape his life. This case underscores the Secret Service’s commitment to combating financial fraud and holding those who abuse their positions of trust accountable for their actions. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on further developments.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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