SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – A Carbon County woman has been charged with stealing over $1,000 in government funds.
Rachele Ostrowe, 39, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for theft of government funds, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Between November 2017 and April 2019, Ostrowe allegedly fraudulently claimed mileage payments for extra trips to deliver mail and parcels to which she knew she was not entitled. The indictment alleges that she stole over $1,000 in government funds.
The case is being investigated by the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Sean A. Camoni is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Ostrowe’s case is a reminder that government officials and contractors have a duty to act with integrity and honesty. Theft of government funds is a serious crime that can have severe consequences.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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