NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – A New Orleans accountant is facing serious federal charges after allegedly pilfering over $64,000 from his employer and attempting to manipulate the justice system. JASON PICK, 42, was indicted on eight counts of wire fraud on April 19, 2024, according to United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
The indictment details a brazen scheme spanning from June 2020 to October 25, 2021, while PICK was employed as an accountant for Company A, a local firm managing residential and commercial properties. Authorities allege PICK systematically altered money orders intended as rent payments from tenants, diverting approximately $64,137.00 into his personal bank account. It’s a classic betrayal of trust, exploiting a position of responsibility for personal gain.
But the alleged crimes didn’t stop there. While already facing consequences for a previous fraud against a different employer, PICK allegedly submitted a forged letter from Company A to a federal judge. The intent? To delay his reporting date for imprisonment, buying him more time to further conceal the ongoing theft from Company A’s accounting system. This wasn’t just theft; it was a calculated attempt to obstruct justice and maximize his ill-gotten gains.
If convicted on all counts, PICK is staring down a potentially lengthy prison sentence – up to 20 years. He also faces a hefty fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release after imprisonment, and a mandatory $100.00 special assessment fee. This case underscores the severity with which federal prosecutors are treating financial crimes, especially those coupled with attempts to deceive the courts.
“The indictment is merely a charge, and the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt,” U.S. Attorney Evans stated, a standard disclaimer emphasizing the presumption of innocence. However, the evidence presented thus far paints a damning picture of calculated deception and financial malfeasance.
The investigation was spearheaded by the United States Secret Service, with the prosecution being handled by G. Dall Kammer, Chief of General Crimes, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy L. Bell of the Violent Crimes Unit. This case serves as a warning: financial crimes will be pursued vigorously, and attempts to obstruct justice will be met with the full force of the law. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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