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A 37-year-old woman from Canadian, Oklahoma has been sentenced to 3 years probation for embezzling mail packages.
Leanda Joanne Prather, a former United States Postal Service employee, was found guilty of embezzling packages entrusted to her while performing her duties at the Eufaula Post Office.
According to court documents, Prather embezzled packages between August 2, 2016, and December 20, 2016. The investigation, led by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, revealed that Prather willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully took packages from her work.
The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. Assistant United States Attorney John David Luton represented the United States in the case.
Prather’s sentence, handed down on February 22, 2023, is a result of her plea agreement. She will serve 3 years under the supervision of a probation officer and will pay any fines or restitution as ordered by the court.
Embezzlement of mail is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for both the individual and the public. It is essential for postal workers and other individuals who handle mail to maintain the highest level of integrity and honesty in their work.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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