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Michael Meenan, a 60-year-old IT director from Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for stealing nearly $550,000 from his former non-profit employer. Meenan, who worked for the organization from 1999 to 2021, used his company-issued credit card to make over 1,000 unauthorized purchases, including cameras, cycling equipment, and gift cards. The thefts began as early as 2007 and continued until Meenan’s resignation in 2021.
Meenan’s scheme involved creating doctored receipts to hide his personal purchases, which he claimed were legitimate technology expenses. He even posted photos of some of the items on social media. The total loss to the non-profit organization was $543,521.13.
The FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office investigated the case, which resulted in Meenan’s guilty plea to wire fraud. U.S. District Judge James P. Hanlon imposed the sentence, which includes two years of supervised release and restitution.
The case highlights the vulnerability of non-profits to internal theft and the importance of strict financial controls. Meenan’s betrayal of trust has significant consequences, not only for the organization but also for his colleagues who relied on him for over two decades.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: Indiana
- Location: IN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
