ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a stunning turn of events within the United States Postal Service (USPS), 26-year-old Matthew Dundas from Petersburgh, New York, has pleaded guilty to money order fraud. The admission comes after an extensive investigation by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (“USPS-OIG”) and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Dundas confessed to issuing 105 fraudulent money orders to himself while employed at the USPS between January 2023 and September 2024, resulting in a theft of $76,976.61 from the United States Treasury. The revelation has sent shockwaves through both the USPS workforce and the public, given the trust placed in postal employees.
“Stealing from the government is a serious crime under any circumstance,” Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III emphasized. “It’s especially shocking when the perpetrator is a public servant engaged in self-dealing.” The investigation was conducted with the Office of Inspector General, with Sarcone extending his gratitude for their efforts in rooting out fraud.
Matthew M. Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Area Field Office of the USPS-OIG, echoed these sentiments, stating, “Our office will continue to vigorously investigate Postal Service employees who violate the public’s trust.” The case serves as a testament to the collaboration between the USPS OIG and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.
According to the DOJ, sentencing is set for January 14, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci. Dundas faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and supervised release of up to three years. The case is currently being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Wentworth-Ping.
The USPS-OIG continues to investigate the matter, demonstrating their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the postal service and its personnel. This high-profile case will undoubtedly serve as a stern reminder to public employees about the consequences of their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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