In a brazen case of postal corruption, Toi Smith, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to stealing the contents of U.S. mail.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Smith, a former USPS employee, stole first-class letters entrusted to her as a postal carrier and removed credit cards contained in the mail on or about July 2022.
Smith’s plea agreement was announced by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans, who noted that the case was investigated by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General.
Assistant United States Attorney Mary Katherine Kaufman of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
Smith faces up to five years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
The sentencing is set for May 14, 2024, at which time Smith will face the consequences of her actions.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in the postal service and the need for strict accountability among postal employees.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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