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Rusmaldy Jimenez-Hiciano Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Mail Fraud Scheme
In a brazen scheme to steal high-end electronics from his former employer, Walmart, Rusmaldy Jimenez-Hiciano, 38, of Goose Creek, SC, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl.
According to the investigation, Jimenez-Hiciano, a long-time employee at Walmart’s Bethlehem, PA, distribution center, devised a plan in late 2017 to defraud the company by hiding certain high-end electronic merchandise when it came into the warehouse on delivery trucks; mailing that merchandise via FedEx to addresses in Allentown controlled by the defendant; selling the stolen goods; and sharing the proceeds with others.
The scheme, which netted Jimenez-Hiciano and his accomplices a total of $536,000, was uncovered in June 2022 when Jimenez-Hiciano pleaded guilty to four counts of mail fraud. In court, he admitted to masterminding the scheme.
‘Jimenez-Hiciano stole hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of goods from his former employer,’ said U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. ‘Instead of doing the right thing and performing his job honestly, he took advantage of his position and his employer. Our Office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to protect innocent individuals and businesses from being victimized by financial fraud.’
‘HSI and our partners in the Pennsylvania State Police and the U.S. Attorney’s office have struck another blow against criminals who use our commercial systems to commit crimes that damage our business infrastructure, slow our delivery systems, and ultimately harm consumers through higher prices,’ said William S. Walker, Special Agent in Charge of the HSI Philadelphia office.
In addition to his prison sentence, Jimenez-Hiciano was ordered to pay full restitution of $536,000 and forfeiture of $461,000.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Homeland Security Investigations and the Pennsylvania State Police, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Mary E. Crawley.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Rusmaldy Jimenez-Hiciano
- Criminal Charges: Four counts of mail fraud
- City and State: Philadelphia, PA
- Date: June 2022 (sentencing)
- Sentence: Three years and 10 months in prison, three years of supervised release, full restitution of $536,000, and forfeiture of $461,000
- Dollar Amount: $536,000 (restitution), $461,000 (forfeiture)
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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