Racine Woman Indicted for Mail Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Kathleen A. Fetek, a 55-year-old resident of Racine, Wisconsin, has been indicted for executing a scheme to defraud beneficiaries of estates being handled by Fetek Law Offices, S.C., a firm that had been operated by Fetek’s father in Racine, Wisconsin.
According to the indictment, Fetek, who was employed at the firm, wrote checks to herself from the firm’s account, cashed the checks at banks, liquor stores, and other locations, and prepared and mailed materially false distribution summaries and account documentation to beneficiaries.
The indictment alleges that beginning in 2014 and continuing through at least January 2017, Fetek wrongfully obtained in excess of $775,000 as a result of the scheme.
U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced the indictment, which charges Fetek with mail fraud, a federal offense that carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
If convicted, Fetek would also face up to three years of supervised release following any prison term and would be ordered to pay restitution to the victims of her offense.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and has been assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling for prosecution.
It is essential to note that an indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
For additional information, contact Public Information Officer Dean Puschnig at 414-297-1700.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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