Peter A. Kalemon, 46, Sentenced to 33 Months for $415K Mail Fraud Scheme

Peter A. Kalemon, a 46-year-old resident of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his role in a massive mail fraud scheme. United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced the sentence today, along with the order for Kalemon to pay $415,389.32 in restitution.

According to court documents, Kalemon defrauded his former employer of a staggering $359,389.32 over the course of approximately three years. He submitted 126 fraudulent invoices, which were paid to Kalemon’s fictitious transportation company via 81 checks mailed to his P.O. Box in Wheeling, West Virginia.

In addition to the checks sent to his P.O. Box, Kalemon admitted to negotiating another 176 fraudulent checks drawn against his former employer between March 2012 and July 2014. These checks were all cashed in Wheeling for a total of $56,000.

Senior United States District Judge Gustave Diamond imposed the sentence on Kalemon. Prior to imposing sentence, Judge Diamond stated that this well-planned crime was a serious violation of trust, and although Kalemon’s family responsibilities were a mitigating factor, the crime was aggravated because Kalemon continued it after being detected.

Assistant United States Attorney Leo M. Dillon prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney Hickton commended the United States Postal Inspection Service for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Kalemon.

Kalemon’s sentence serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of white-collar crimes. As a trusted employee, Kalemon abused his position to line his own pockets, resulting in significant financial losses for his former employer.

The case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in preventing and prosecuting such crimes.

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