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Former Ithaca Postal Employee Sentenced for Stealing Money Orders
Stephen Perrine, age 40, of King Ferry, New York, has been sentenced to 12 months of probation for stealing money orders from the United States Postal Service (USPS).
According to court documents, Perrine stole 10 money orders totaling $2,480 by issuing them to himself and entering fraudulent justifications in a USPS accounting system. The money orders were stolen while Perrine was working for the USPS in Ithaca, New York.
Specifically, Perrine admitted to stealing and cashing a $400 money order on or about September 13, 2022, and documenting it as having been issued as payment for "local transport." On November 15, 2022, Perrine also stole and cashed a $200 money order, which he fraudulently documented as having been issued as payment for "office supplies."
Perrine was ordered to pay full restitution of $2,480 to the USPS. Perrine no longer works for the USPS, having resigned his position after he was charged in this case.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG), and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry prosecuted the case.
Perrine’s sentence marks a significant blow to individuals who seek to exploit their positions of trust for personal gain. The USPS-OIG and the United States Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to protect the integrity of the USPS and hold accountable those who seek to steal from it.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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