A Coral Springs resident has pleaded guilty to stealing government money, amounting to $41,638.40. Lenord Williams, 28, of Coral Springs, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.
The crime was discovered on August 25, 2012, when probation officers conducted a planned compliance search of Williams’ residence and found eight United States Treasury checks in his nightstand. Seven of the checks were payments of tax refunds, while the other check was a monthly Social Security payment.
According to court documents, Williams admitted to having someone cash the unauthorized checks for him. The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on October 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. before United States District Judge James I. Cohn.
Williams faces a maximum statutory sentence of ten years in prison and forfeiture of stolen funds. The investigative efforts of IRS-CI and the Coral Springs Police Department are commended by Mr. Ferrer.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared M. Strauss. The stolen funds amount to $41,638.40, which is the total value of the eight United States Treasury checks.
Lenord Williams, a 28-year-old man from Coral Springs, has pleaded guilty to stealing government money. The crime was committed in 2012, and Williams will be sentenced on October 23, 2015.
The defendant’s actions have resulted in a significant loss to the government, with a total of $41,638.40 being stolen. The case is a reminder of the importance of investigative efforts in uncovering such crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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