Mangis Sentenced For $70K Wire Fraud Scheme

PITTSBURGH – A shocking twist in the corridors of Magee-Womens Hospital: former Facilities Director Timothy L. Mangis has been sentenced to 14 months behind bars for a brazen $70,000 wire fraud scheme. The 49-year-old from Imperial, PA, was caught red-handed using his UPMC purchasing card to fuel personal expenses, ranging from auto repairs to high-tech gadgets. Senior United States District Judge Maurice B. Cohill handed down the sentence after Mangis was convicted of wire fraud by a federal court.

Details emerged that Mangis utilized the UPMC P-card, which he had been authorized to use for hospital purchases, to order goods and services from retailers like Pep Boys, Home Depot, and Best Buy. According to authorities, the unauthorized charges topped $70,000, a staggering figure that has now landed him in hot water with the federal government.

Assistant United States Attorney Gregory C. Melucci led the prosecution against Mangis, ensuring justice was served for this flagrant misuse of hospital resources. The case marks yet another victory for the U.S. Secret Service, who investigated and brought this corruption to light.

Mangis’ conviction serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers that lurk within the healthcare system when trust is breached. His sentence not only punishes his actions but also sends a clear message to others in positions of power: misuse of public trust will not be tolerated.

As the grimy details of this case continue to unfold, Mangis faces an uncertain future on supervised release for the next three years. This sentence is a hard-hitting reminder that no one is above the law, even within the walls of a prestigious hospital like Magee-Womens Hospital.

The community can breathe a sigh of relief as justice prevails in this case of white-collar corruption. Timothy L. Mangis will now serve his time for his fraudulent activities, and the hospital’s resources are once again safeguarded from such misuse.