Leaman George Crews, III, 44, of St. James, Missouri, has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud in connection with his scheme to defraud Brewer Science Incorporated (BSI), Rolla, Missouri. Crews, who served as the Director of Information Systems for BSI, used the company’s credit card to fund over 1,000 wire transfers to various PayPal and bank accounts, resulting in a total loss of approximately $1,851,520.
The indictment alleges that between May 2, 2008 and August 11, 2017, Crews used the BSI credit card to fund personal expenditures unrelated to the legitimate BSI business, including cash withdrawals and personal credit card purchases. Crews ultimately used the company’s funds for his own gain, leaving BSI to absorb the financial losses.
Crews faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment, a fine of not more than $250,000 or both on each count. Restitution to the victim is also mandatory. In determining the actual sentences, a Judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office recognizes the assistance of BSI in preparing the case. Lindsay McClure-Hartman is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s office. The Rolla division of the FBI conducted the investigation into the wire fraud scheme.
As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The government has also sought forfeiture of real estate Crews purchased with the proceeds of his crime and a money judgment for all of the money stolen in favor of the United States. This case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of white-collar crime and the importance of protecting businesses and individuals from financial exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: White Collar Crime,Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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