Scott Capparell, Bank Fraud, Pennsylvania 2017

SCRANTON – A Luzerne County man has been charged with bank fraud following a lengthy investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Scott Capparell, age 46, of Drums, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information on February 23, 2017, with committing bank fraud.

According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Capparell worked from April 2013 through July 2016 as the administrator of Heritage Mills Personal Care, Inc. (“HMPC”), which provides personal care services to its residents.

During that time period, it is alleged that Capparell diverted $394,517 worth of HMPC residents’ monthly rent checks to an account at PNC Bank under Capparell’s control, instead of to the HMPC account at Mid Penn Bank.

Capparell allegedly withdrew all of the diverted funds for his use and the use of other unnamed individuals. To conceal the scheme, Capparell allegedly lied to HMPC owners and managers, and falsified HMPC’s books and records.

The government also filed a plea agreement which is subject to approval of the court. A date for Capparell’s initial appearance has not been set.

The investigation was conducted by special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Phillip J. Caraballo is prosecuting the case.

Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The maximum penalty under federal law for the charge is 30 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

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