WICHITA, KAN. – Former recreation director Ron Maring, 54, of Osawatomie, Kan., has been sentenced to five years on federal supervised probation for embezzling more than $125,000 from the city, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.
The scheme, which occurred while Maring was director of the Osawatomie Recreation Commission, involved writing checks from the recreation commission’s account to himself and to American Legion Baseball. He converted the money for his own use and not for the use of the recreation commission or American Legion Baseball.
As part of the scheme, Maring persuaded recreation commission board members to sign blank checks, used his own signature as an endorsement and instructed a recreation commission employee to endorse checks.
When he filed his 2010 federal income tax return he failed to report the embezzled income, which would have added $14,902 in taxes owed.
Beall commended the Osawatomie Police Department, the Kansas Department of Revenue, Office of Special Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron Smith for their work on the case.
The exact date of sentencing was not specified in the release, however, it is clear that Maring has been held accountable for his actions and will be under federal supervision for the next five years.
The defendant, Ron Maring, is required to report to a probation officer and comply with the terms of his supervised release. This includes regular check-ins, community service, and adhering to a strict schedule.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. It is essential that those in positions of power are held to the highest standards of integrity and honesty.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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