Susan Kevra-Shiner, 48, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment for mail fraud. She was ordered to pay $67,957.20 in restitution.
Kevra-Shiner was the sole owner of GK Abstract Company, Inc., located in Avoca, Pennsylvania. She sold title insurance policies as an agent for Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a Texas-based company. However, in 2008, Stewart terminated their relationship with Kevra-Shiner.
A federal jury convicted Kevra-Shiner in January 2016 on seven counts of mail fraud. The evidence at trial showed that between November 2008 and December 2009, Kevra-Shiner fraudulently sold invalid title insurance policies to 69 victims and collected $67,957.20 in premiums.
Kevra-Shiner was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Malachy Mannion. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Evan Gotlob prosecuted the case.
Kevra-Shiner’s prison term will be followed by three years of probation. She will also be required to pay restitution in the amount of $67,957.20.
The sentencing took place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on an undisclosed date. The case highlights the importance of accountability in the financial industry and the consequences of fraudulent activities.
Susan Kevra-Shiner, a former attorney, has been held accountable for her crimes. Her sentencing serves as a reminder that those who engage in mail fraud will face severe consequences.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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