Related Federal Cases
- Sioux Falls Check Fraud Ring Lands Six in Federal Prison · South Dakota
- Jamaican Lottery Scammer Anderson Admits $181K Fraud · South Dakota
- Watertown Man Sentenced for Lacey Act Violations · South Dakota
- Canton Man Charged in $250,000 Money Laundering Scheme · South Dakota
- Florida Man Sentenced for $421,116 Tax Refund Scheme · Florida
Watertown Man Charged in Mail Fraud Scheme
A 59-year-old man from Watertown, South Dakota, has been indicted on five counts of mail fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
Leon J. Brandriet, 59, was indicted on March 4, 2014, by a federal grand jury. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge John E. Simko on March 13, 2014, and pleaded not guilty to the indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 20 years in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case.
Brandriet was released on bond pending trial. A trial date has not been set.
The charge is merely an accusation, and Brandriet is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Brandriet’s indictment is a serious accusation, and the prosecution will need to present evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
White Collar CrimeWhite Collar CrimeWhite Collar CrimeWhite Collar Crime