A shocking case of postal corruption has come to light in Albany, New York, as Otilio Millan III, a 33-year-old former clerk for the United States Postal Service (USPS), pleaded guilty to stealing gift cards and cash from mailed packages.
According to the investigation, Millan, a resident of Broadalbin, New York, carried out the thefts between December 2020 and November 2021, targeting packages at several Post Offices in Albany, including the Terminal Street Station and the Stuyvesant Plaza Station.
As a USPS clerk, Millan had access to packages and their contents, which he exploited to steal gift cards and cash. The extent of the thefts is still unknown, but it is clear that Millan’s actions were a betrayal of the public’s trust.
The case was investigated by the USPS Office of the Inspector General and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Barnett. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Area for the USPS Office of the Inspector General.
Millan faces up to 5 years in prison when Senior United States District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn sentences him on September 8, 2022. The defendant has also agreed to pay restitution.
This case highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance in maintaining the integrity of the postal system. The public has a right to expect that its mail will be handled with care and respect, and the actions of individuals like Millan undermine that trust.
Otilio Millan III, 33, of Broadalbin, New York, pled guilty to mail theft.
Defendant: Otilio Millan III
Criminal Charges: Mail Theft
City and State: Albany, New York
Exact Date: December 2020 – November 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 5 years in prison, restitution
Dollar Amounts: None specified
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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