Jerry L. Akin, Wire Fraud, Illinois 2015

Former Belleville doctor’s office manager Jerry L. Akin, 60, faces serious charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury in East St. Louis, Illinois, on November 19, 2015, for two counts of wire fraud.

According to the indictment, Akin used the doctor’s office credit card for personal expenses, including Cardinal baseball season tickets, concert tickets, medical bills, and personal travel expenses. He also allegedly paid personal credit card bills using the business checking account and attempted to conceal the payments by altering the payee of the checks in the business’ QuickBooks accounting software.

The indictment further alleges that Akin paid himself excess salary, further exacerbating the embezzlement scheme. If convicted, Akin faces a prison sentence of up to 40 years, a fine of up to $500,000, and up to 3 years supervised release.

An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, and under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.

The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the doctor’s office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Norman R. Smith.

Akin, a former resident of Belleville, Illinois, is now facing the consequences of his alleged actions. The indictment marks a significant development in the case, and Akin’s fate will now be determined in the courts.

As the investigation continues, it is clear that Akin’s actions have had serious consequences for the doctor’s office and its employees. The indictment serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in business practices.

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