McLaughlin, SD – In a brazen case of financial deception, 52-year-old Rhea Archambault has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for stealing a book of checks belonging to L & L Auto, LLC.
According to court documents, Archambault negotiated several checks by forging the signature of one of the co-owners between March 15 and March 20, 2013. The checks, totaling $1,450, were written to various businesses, some of which were stopped before the money was debited from the account holder’s checking account, while others remain due and owing.
Archambault was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 21, 2013, and pled guilty to Larceny on January 31, 2014. She was sentenced on April 24, 2014, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno to 18 months of probation, a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund, and $1,450 in restitution.
The investigation was led by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case.
Archambault’s actions not only caused financial harm to the auto dealership but also eroded trust within the community. As our investigation revealed, Archambault’s scheme was a calculated and deliberate attempt to deceive and steal from her victims.
As a result of her actions, Archambault will be required to pay $1,450 in restitution to L & L Auto, LLC, and pay a $25 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. She will also serve 18 months of probation under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office. The sentence is a stark reminder that financial deception will not be tolerated in our community.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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