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A former Postmaster in upstate New York is singing the blues after swiping a staggering $118,088.19 from his employer. Delos Thurston, 27, of Clinton, pleaded guilty to money order fraud, admitting he issued 179 fake cash orders to line his own pockets.
The scheme went down between April 2025 and January 2026, with Thurston exploiting his position as Postmaster of the Morrisville Post Office to carry out the scam. ‘He stole from the honest, hard-working American taxpayer,’ First Assistant US Attorney John Sarcone III said.
As part of his plea deal, Thurston faces up to 5 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and 3 years of supervised release. Sentencing is set for August 6, 2026.
The US Postal Service Office of Inspector General cracked the case, leading to Thurston’s guilty plea. ‘We will continue to investigate Postal Service employees who violate the public’s trust and engage in fraudulent activity,’ Special Agent in Charge Matthew Modafferi vowed.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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