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David Martinez, the former president of a Cheektowaga union, swiped $87K from his own members, leaving them in the lurch. The 58-year-old local boss embezzled funds by writing checks to himself, making electronic transfers, and buying things on the union’s dime.
Between December 2019 and March 2024, Martinez exploited his position as president of the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics, Local 394, to line his own pockets. The funds were meant for legitimate union purposes, but Martinez had other plans.
Now Martinez is facing a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for his crimes. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul E. Bonanno is leading the prosecution, with the Department of Labor Office of Labor-Management Standards helping to crack the case.
The union’s own members were reportedly unaware of Martinez’s scam, which was uncovered by investigators. The case is a reminder that even the most trusted leaders can turn out to be wolves in sheep’s clothing.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: New York
- Location: NY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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