Tag: long_island_city

Postal Employees Sentenced for $320,000 Fraud Scheme in Long Island City

10 Jul 2026 12:28 p.m.

Three U.S. Postal Service employees in Long Island City, NY, were caught in a $320,000 fraud scheme involving stolen Treasury checks and money orders. A whistleblower's tip led to their arrests, convictions, and significant restitution for victims.

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Business Federal Government Legal Employment and Labor Economy Long Island City Postal Service financial crime fraud U.S. Treasury checks Postal Money Orders Whistleblower
Postal Employees Convicted in Long Island City Check and Identity Theft Scheme

8 Jul 2026 10:03 a.m.

A whistleblower exposed a $320,000 check and identity theft scheme by three U.S. Postal Service employees in Long Island City, leading to convictions, restitution, and forfeited assets, safeguarding postal operations and customer funds.

Law Enforcement Business Politics and Government Federal Government Employment and Labor Legal U.S. Postal Service Long Island City Check Theft Identity Theft Postal Money Orders U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Financial Crime