Kirk E. Stroh, 46, Sentenced for Wire Fraud in Indiana
A local man has been brought to justice for his role in embezzling over $300,000 from a freight services company in Indiana.
Kirk E. Stroh, 46, of Hobart, Indiana, 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.
The crime, which occurred between July 2012 and March 2015, involved Stroh and co-defendant Lucy Owens, who was employed by the freight services company. Stroh, who was employed by a rival trucking company, 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.
As a result of his crimes, Stroh was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment followed by 7 months of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $327,438.50 in restitution to the victim, and a $160,000 money judgment forfeiture.
According to court documents, Stroh and Owens’s scheme caused significant financial losses for the freight services company, which employed Owens and Stroh’s wife. The investigation into the case was led by the Hammond Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In related news, Owens, who was convicted by a jury of seven counts of wire fraud in May, is scheduled to be sentenced on November 8, 2018.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes and the devastating impact that white-collar crimes can have on businesses and individuals.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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