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Postal Worker Stole $600 in Stamps
MICHAEL ROIG, a 36-year-old resident of Covington, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement of mail matter, a federal crime that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
The scheme unfolded on May 15, 2012, when ROIG, a United States Postal Service letter carrier at a Metairie post office, removed a package containing over $600 in postage stamps from a delivery bin. The package was addressed to Rouses Supermarket.
Postal Service agents caught ROIG after he opened the package, revealing the stolen stamps. During questioning, ROIG admitted to the agents that he intended to take the stamps.
The investigation was carried out by the United States Postal Service-Office of Inspector General, while Assistant United States Attorney Chandra Menon is prosecuting the case.
ROIG’s guilty plea comes ahead of a scheduled sentencing hearing on December 4, 2013. If convicted, he faces up to three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability within the postal service and the consequences of stealing from the mail.
The U.S. Attorney’s office has vowed to pursue all cases of mail theft and embezzlement to the fullest extent of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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