Nizam Hasheem Alexander, Embezzlement, Missouri 2019
Nizam Hasheem Alexander, a 39-year-old former FBI Special Agent, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement of government funds, a crime that has left the law enforcement community stunned.
According to the plea agreement, Alexander was assigned to work at the FBI Headquarters and the FBI Field Office in Washington, D.C. from September 4, 2016, to June 15, 2017. During this time, he regularly submitted false and fraudulent time and attendance certifications, falsely representing that he had worked certain regular and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) hours.
As a result of these false certifications, the FBI and the United States paid Alexander compensation for the regular and LEAP hours he certified he had worked. He received approximately $24,629.87 in compensation for unworked overtime.
The FBI's Office of Inspector General investigated the case, and the U.S. Attorney's Office is handling the prosecution. Alexander faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The sentencing is set for April 30, 2019. Alexander's plea agreement states that he knowingly submitted false and fraudulent certifications to conceal his unauthorized personal activities and to get paid.
The case has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community, highlighting the need for greater accountability and oversight within the agency.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how this case will impact the FBI's reputation and the public's trust in the agency.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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