Richard Walter Borek Jr., Wire Fraud, Louisiana 2017
Richard Walter Borek Jr., a 43-year-old man from Duson, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud his former employer, a Eunice pipeline company, out of $2.8 million through wire fraud.
Borek worked as the IT manager for the pipeline company from 2012 to 2016, during which time he conducted the scheme. He used company funds to purchase cell phones and electronic tablets, which he then sold online to another company and kept the money for his own personal use.
Additionally, Borek sold web hosting services and computer equipment to the pipeline company through his own company, Statix, even though the web hosting services were being provided by another company and the computer equipment was never delivered to the pipeline company's office.
The loss from the scheme included unauthorized electronics purchases, fraudulent charges from Statix, and the costs of the investigation, totaling $2,858,975.
The FBI conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Ayo prosecuted the case.
Borek pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on August 9, 2017. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to 160 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $2,858,975 in restitution.
This case is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in the workplace. Borek's actions were a betrayal of trust, and he will now face the consequences of his actions.
The sentence handed down to Borek is a significant one, and it serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar schemes. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office will continue to work tirelessly to bring those who commit white-collar crimes to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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