Thomas Ruchlicki, Making False Statement to the FBI, New York 2018

Clifton Park Man Sentenced for Lying to the FBI

ALBANY, NEW YORK - Thomas Ruchlicki, age 63, of Clifton Park, New York, was sentenced today to 1 year of probation for making a false statement to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

As part of his August 15, 2018 guilty plea, Ruchlicki admitted that on January 3, 2018, when questioned by FBI Special Agents, he falsely told the agents that his financial dealings with an owner/operator of a property construction and development company involved the owner/operator's purchasing of an antique car from Ruchlicki.

In fact, Ruchlicki never sold a car, and never had any plans to sell the owner/operator a car.

Senior United States District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn also ordered Rucklicki to pay a $3,000 fine and perform 50 hours of community service.

This case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Belliss.

Ruchlicki's sentence was handed down on January 3, 2018, and he will have to comply with a 1 year of probation and pay a $3,000 fine and perform 50 hours of community service.

Defendant: Thomas Ruchlicki

Crime: Making a False Statement to the FBI

City and State: Clifton Park, New York

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/clifton-park-man-sentenced-lying-fbi