Baltimore, MD – Nicholas Milano White, 29, of Baltimore, has confessed to a sprawling fraud operation that included stealing mail, ripping off COVID-19 relief funds, and blatant identity theft. White pleaded guilty today to federal charges of conspiracy to steal mail, emergency benefits fraud, and aggravated identity theft, capping a case that exposed a brazen scheme to exploit a nation in crisis.
The bust was a joint effort between the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Secret Service – Baltimore Field Office, and the Baltimore County Police Department. U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur minced no words, stating the importance of ensuring CARES Act funds reach those truly in need, and vowed to pursue those who prey on citizens during the pandemic. “My office and the entire law enforcement community are committed to bringing to justice fraudsters who are stealing taxpayer funds,” Hur stated.
White’s criminal activity wasn’t limited to pandemic-related fraud. The investigation revealed a pattern of deceit stretching back to October 2019. He initially secured a $30,227 loan for a 2016 Maserati Ghibli using a fabricated social security number, fake employment details, and counterfeit paystubs. This initial con served as a springboard for a more ambitious and damaging scheme. The scope of the fraud quickly expanded to include check fraud and the systematic theft of mail.
Between February and March 2020, White and his crew targeted U.S. mail collection boxes throughout Baltimore County. Law enforcement tracked their movements using a GPS device placed in a stolen parcel from the Rosedale Post Office. The chase culminated in a frantic flight from Baltimore County Police, leading to the discovery of a van containing approximately 358 pieces of unprocessed mail, gloves, and trash bags. White and a co-conspirator were apprehended nearby, along with cell phones and USB drives containing evidence of fake credit profiles and false identification documents.
The fallout from the mail theft was significant. At least 136 postal customers were victims, with 48 reporting losses totaling $48,938 in stolen checks and financial instruments. A search of White’s electronic devices revealed a trove of evidence detailing the creation of fraudulent credit profiles and identification documents, painting a picture of a calculated and persistent criminal. The investigation confirmed White’s central role in directing the operation and profiting from the stolen funds and identities.
While the U.S. Secret Service and other agencies have not yet released details regarding sentencing, White now faces serious consequences for his crimes. The case serves as a stark reminder that those exploiting the CARES Act and engaging in identity theft will be pursued and held accountable. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as sentencing approaches and provide updates on the fate of White and his co-conspirators.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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