Rhonda Kelley Conrad, Credit Card Fraud, West Virginia 2014

A Spencer woman has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the United Way. Rhonda Kelley Conrad, 49, was handed down a six-month prison term for her crimes.

Conrad pleaded guilty to credit card fraud and was also ordered to pay a $3,000 fine and $10,684.99 in restitution to the United Way of Central West Virginia.

The investigation revealed that Conrad, while working for the United Way of Central West Virginia in Charleston, took company credit cards and fraudulently charged goods and services for herself. From June to December of 2014, she charged more than $6,000 in goods and services that she was not entitled to receive.

Conrad admitted to using the credit cards to pay bills and to charge goods at stores such as Kmart and Sam’s Club. In addition, she set up false accounts within the United Way electronic payment system, allowing her to fraudulently transfer over $4,000 to her personal bank account.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Charleston Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Goes handled the prosecution in this matter.

United States District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the sentence on Conrad.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Charleston Police Department conducted the investigation, and the prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Goes.

In total, Conrad must pay $10,684.99 in restitution to the United Way of Central West Virginia. Her sentence also includes a $3,000 fine.

Rhonda Kelley Conrad was sentenced to six months in federal prison for her role in defrauding the United Way. This case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences that come with committing financial crimes.

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