A Jerseyville man has been brought to justice for his role in a cash theft scheme involving a local bank.
Robert J. Tonsor, 29, of Jerseyville, IL, was sentenced in federal court on January 14, 2013, to 30 days of imprisonment, 11 months of home confinement with electronic monitoring, and 3 years of supervised release, announced Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Tonsor, a former employee of the Carrollton Bank, admitted to making false entries on the bank’s Alton Drive Up Vault Balance Sheet in order to conceal the theft of funds. Specifically, he made the false entries to deceive the officers of the Carrollton Bank and make it appear as though the bank’s drive up window vault was properly balanced, when in fact there were shortages of approximately $105,000 in United States currency.
As part of his plea agreement, Tonsor had already paid $105,000 in restitution to the Bank of Carrollton. He was also ordered to pay a special assessment of $100.00.
The investigation into the matter was conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – Office of Inspector General.
Tonsor’s actions have been deemed a serious offense, and his sentence reflects the severity of the crime. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in financial dealings.
Robert J. Tonsor, Making a False Bank Entry, is a serious crime that carries significant consequences. Tonsor’s sentence includes 30 days of imprisonment, 11 months of home confinement with electronic monitoring, and 3 years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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