Tampa, FL – In a shocking turn of events, a United States Postal Service mail carrier has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell nearly $20,000 worth of fraudulently obtained United States Treasury checks, in other people’s names.
According to a federal complaint, Orville Dwight Hylton (40, Riverview) attempted to sell the checks for a discounted amount. The addresses on the fraudulent tax refund checks were located in the same postal zip code, where Hylton delivered the United States mail.
The stolen checks were part of a larger scheme to defraud the government of thousands of dollars. If convicted, Hylton faces a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment for each offense.
The joint investigation, which involved the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Postal Service – Office of the Inspector General, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, is a testament to the collaboration between law enforcement agencies.
A spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the arrest was made after a lengthy investigation into Hylton’s activities. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kelley Howard-Allen.
A criminal complaint is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Orville Dwight Hylton is currently being held without bail. The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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