GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Former Mandeville postal worker Johnny Baham, 53, has been sentenced for stealing credit cards from the mail. In December 2014, Baham, who was employed as a contract letter carrier, pilfered first class mail containing two $75 Master Card gift cards from his mail route.
The brazen theft was uncovered after a federal investigation revealed the extent of Baham’s scheme. According to court records, Baham, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, had previously pleaded guilty to stealing the United States mail.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced the sentencing, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon. Baham received three years’ probation, $150 in restitution, and a $250 fine.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Office of Inspector General, was commended for their work in investigating the matter. Fraud Unit Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Klebba was in charge of the prosecution.
Baham’s sentencing marks the culmination of a lengthy investigation into his activities. The former postal worker’s actions have raised concerns about the security of the mail and the potential for identity theft.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting our personal information. As our readers know, mail theft can have serious consequences, including financial loss and damage to one’s credit score.
Johnny Baham’s name has been permanently linked to this egregious crime. As a result, he will be forever known as a perpetrator of mail theft.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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