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Bankruptcy Fraud Lands Jackson Man Behind Bars
A 59-year-old Jackson man has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his role in a massive bankruptcy scheme that defrauded the court and a Chapter 11 trustee out of over $9 million.
William David Dickson, also known as Butch Dickson, was sentenced on Thursday, December 10, 2015, by U.S. District Court Judge Tom S. Lee for his involvement in the fraudulent receipt of over $9 million and concealment of a bank account containing funds belonging to the bankruptcy estate of Community Home Financial Services, Inc.
Dickson’s scheme began when he placed Community Home Financial Services, Inc. in bankruptcy on May 23, 2012, in the Southern District of Mississippi. However, instead of following the law, Dickson devised a plan to defraud the bankruptcy court and the Chapter 11 trustee by fraudulently causing funds of the debtor’s bankruptcy estate to be transferred to multiple accounts outside of the country.
The Chapter 11 Trustee, Kristina M. Johnson, along with the U.S. Trustee’s Jackson, MS office referred this matter to the U.S. Attorney’s office. The investigation was conducted by the FBI, with assistance from the Chapter 11 Trustee. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Gilbert.
As a result of his actions, Dickson will serve 57 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. The U.S. Attorney’s office, the U.S. Trustee, and the FBI all worked together to bring Dickson to justice and recover the stolen funds.
The case serves as a reminder that bankruptcy fraud will not be tolerated and those who engage in such activities will be held accountable. The U.S. Attorney’s office will continue to work tirelessly to protect the public and ensure that those who commit financial crimes are brought to justice.
The defendant’s real full name is William David Dickson, and his exact criminal charges include fraudulent receipt of over $9 million and concealment of a bank account containing funds belonging to the bankruptcy estate of Community Home Financial Services, Inc. The city and state where the crime took place is Jackson, Mississippi. The exact date of the crime is May 23, 2012, and the sentencing date is December 10, 2015. The sentence or outcome is 57 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release, and the dollar amount involved is over $9 million.
Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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