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PORTLAND, Maine: Union Boss Sentenced for Wire Fraud Scam
Kyle Chasse, 38, the former president of a local union chapter representing employees of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court in Portland to wire fraud and making false written statements.
According to court records, Chasse embezzled over $10,000 in union funds between 2020 and 2022, while serving as the union’s president. As part of the scheme, Chasse withdrew cash and made debit purchases using the union’s bank account, all without authorization by the union. The debit transactions included purchases from bars, restaurants, vending machines, and other businesses.
Chasse made false statements to cover up his fraudulent use of the funds. These false statements included a union financial disclosure form filed with the federal government, in which Chasse misrepresented the amount of money he had received from the union.
The Office of Labor-Management Standards of the U.S. Department of Labor investigated the case. Chasse faces up to 20 years of imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office.
A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Chasse’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the union and its members, who trusted him to manage their collective resources. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in labor unions, and the consequences of embezzlement and corruption at any level.
As Grimy Times continues to investigate this case, we will provide updates on Chasse’s sentencing and any further developments.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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