Caroline Zarate Boyle, Presenting a Forged Writing to the United States, Colorado 2017

DENVER – Caroline Zarate Boyle, 59, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is facing federal charges after allegedly fabricating a cancer diagnosis to score over 100 days of paid sick leave and the convenience of working from home. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Boyle was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 16, 2017, and appeared in court last Friday for arraignment.

According to the indictment, Boyle, a U.S. Postal Service employee, allegedly forged multiple doctor’s notes detailing her supposed cancer treatment and submitted them to her supervisor. Investigators with the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) quickly uncovered the scheme when they contacted the doctors named on the notes. Agents were told Boyle never received treatment from those practices, and some of the forged documents contained glaring errors, including misspellings of the physician’s name.

“The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is excellent at rooting out fraud and conducting thorough, righteous investigations,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer. “Thanks to them, Americans don’t have to tolerate this kind of cheating.” The investigation highlights the USPS OIG’s commitment to policing its own ranks and protecting taxpayer dollars.

Scott Pierce, USPS OIG Special Agent in Charge, Contract Fraud Investigations Division, emphasized the seriousness of the offense. “The American public expects employees of the U.S. Postal Service to be honest and forthright in their professional endeavors,” Pierce said. “For employees who choose otherwise, OIG special agents aggressively investigate allegations of criminal misconduct. In this instance, an employee fabricated medical documentation…all of which were untrue.”

Boyle has been charged with one count of presenting a forged writing to the United States with the intent to defraud. If convicted, she faces up to ten years in federal prison and a potential fine of up to $250,000. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Dan Burrows, with the investigation conducted by the USPS OIG.

It’s crucial to remember that the charges contained in the complaint and indictment are allegations, and Caroline Zarate Boyle is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds, bringing you the unvarnished truth about federal crime in Colorado and beyond.

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