ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – In a stunning verdict, a federal jury has found Nick L. Medeiros, 49, and Bobby D. Greaves, 62, both of San Antonio, Texas, guilty of federal fraud and false statement charges following a seven-day trial.
The trial began on February 22 and concluded on March 2, when the jury returned guilty verdicts on all four counts, including conspiracy, major fraud against the United States, and two counts of false statements. The indictment also included forfeiture provisions.
The evidence presented during the trial established that Medeiros and Greaves agreed to create a pass-through entity to gain access to programs set aside for service-disabled veterans, and both made material false statements on which government agencies and personnel relied in awarding contracts to Medeiros’ company.
A significant portion of the trial focused on the fraudulent acquisition of government contracts, with Medeiros and Greaves falsely representing that Medeiros was operating independently from Greaves, his brother-in-law. In reality, Greaves was providing the labor and equipment for Medeiros’ government contract work.
The investigation began when a concerned citizen brought the close association between Medeiros and Greaves to the attention of the VA OIG, who requested assistance from AFOSI when the initial investigation revealed questionable conduct on Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico.
Medeiros and Greaves each face up to 25 years in prison, fines of up to twice the amount of money gained by the fraud, and forfeiture of all proceeds involved in the fraud. The defendants remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled. The total amount of money gained by the fraud is estimated to be over $3 million, with a contract worth $1.9 million to build a ‘Drop Zone’ cybercafé at Cannon Air Force Base being one of the government contracts involved in the scheme.
The guilty verdicts have sent shockwaves through the community, with many praising the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General for their tireless efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government contracting, and the devastating consequences of those who seek to exploit the system for personal gain.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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