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Union Boss Stole $7,642 from Corrections Staff
Kansas City, MO – A former union president pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme in which he embezzled over $7,000 from a union representing Jackson County Department of Corrections employees.
Lowell Wreh, 46, of Raytown, MO, waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Dean Whipple to one count of wire fraud. Wreh admitted to issuing $7,642 in checks from the AFSCME Local 1707 bank account to himself and others for his own benefit and personal use from January 2013 through February 28, 2014.
As the president of AFSCME Local 1707 from July 2013 until his suspension in April 2014 and official dismissal on August 11, 2014, Wreh had been embezzling funds from the labor organization in Kansas City, MO, whose members are employed at the Jackson County Department of Corrections.
Wreh’s plea agreement requires him to pay restitution to Local 1707 for the total amount of the loss. He faces a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Labor-Management Standards and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker.
Wreh’s actions demonstrate a clear breach of trust in his position as union president. His guilty plea serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in leadership roles.
The investigation and prosecution of this case highlight the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting the integrity of labor organizations and ensuring that those who abuse their positions are held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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