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Connecticut Man Admits to Mail Fraud Scheme
Robert Kuss, 54, of Cheshire, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in Hartford federal court to one count of mail fraud stemming from his role in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Postal Service of nearly $750,000.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Kuss is the managing partner of Creative Marketing Group, LLC, a mail service provider in the business of sending bulk mailings. CMG has a Permit Imprint bulk mailing permit that allows the company to print postage indicia directly onto an envelope.
Between approximately July 2014 and March 2016, Kuss brought bulk mailings to destination USPS facilities with fraudulent PS 8125 Forms. Kuss had filled out and stamped the forms to appear as though the bulk mailings had been brought to and verified by the BMEU in Bristol, and as though the USPS had appropriately debited his advanced deposit account.
As a result of the scheme, Kuss sent 3,260,183 pieces of mail without paying for postage, and the USPS lost $749,573. The charge of mail fraud carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. Kuss is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Chatigny on April 17, 2017.
The matter is being investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys John T. Pierpont, Jr. and John H. Durham.
Kuss’s scheme was uncovered as a result of his actions, and his guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity in business dealings. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to protecting the public and upholding the law.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will continue to investigate and prosecute individuals who seek to defraud the postal service and undermine the public trust. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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