LSA Strategies LLC Sentenced

Wire fraud has landed LSA Strategies LLC, a media production and political consulting firm, in hot water. The company, located in Buffalo, NY, was ordered to pay restitution totaling $8,283.59 by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, LSA Strategies LLC was convicted of wire fraud after devising a scheme to defraud a candidate running for the New York State Senate 60th District. The scheme, which took place between August 20 and September 19, 2012, involved Steven M. Casey, who organized LSA Strategies under the laws of New York State on June 6, 2012.

Casey provided consulting services to the candidate, including arranging for campaign mailings to be printed by Company 1. However, Casey requested that Company 1 increase each of its invoices to the candidate by a specified amount, without informing the candidate of the increase. Instead, Casey led the candidate to believe that he was working on a voluntary basis.

After the candidate paid the invoices, Company 1 paid LSA the amount by which the invoices had been increased. In total, Company 1 paid LSA $8,283.59. The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno, who handled the case, stated that the scheme was a clear example of wire fraud. The conviction and sentencing of LSA Strategies LLC serve as a reminder that such crimes will not be tolerated. The company’s actions were a blatant attempt to deceive and defraud a candidate, and they have been held accountable for their actions.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the sentencing was handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. For more information, contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or fax (716) 551-3051. The public can also visit the United States Attorney’s Office website for more information on this and other cases.

In conclusion, the sentencing of LSA Strategies LLC for wire fraud is a significant victory for the justice system. The company’s actions were a clear example of a scheme to defraud, and they have been held accountable for their actions. The case serves as a reminder that wire fraud will not be tolerated, and those who engage in such activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.