ROCHESTER, N.Y.—A Rochester man was sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay $72,151 in restitution for his role in a mail fraud conspiracy.
Hoeub Chan, 44, of Rochester, was convicted of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and sentenced by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. on [Date].
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig R. Gestring, the case involved Chan conspiring with Phally Suong, a customer service representative for Rochester Gas & Electric Company.
Suong used her position to access RG&E’s billing systems and alter customer information for inactive accounts awaiting refunds. She then changed the information in the system to reflect the names of herself, family members, and friends, including Chan.
This resulted in fraudulent refund checks being mailed to these individuals, with Chan receiving over $72,000 in checks. Charges are pending against Suong.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and Suong is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case was investigated by the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Adam S. Cohen. U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced the sentencing.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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