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Federal prosecutors have charged five individuals in connection with an extensive check-theft operation centered in Houston that authorities say netted more than $23 million. Three of the defendants work as postal carriers, according to court documents filed in the case.
Investigators alleged the defendants orchestrated a scheme to intercept and steal checks from the mail system, then convert the stolen financial instruments into cash through fraudulent means. The scope of the illegal operation spanned multiple transactions and victims across a significant geographic area.
The involvement of postal service employees in the alleged conspiracy underscores how the defendants allegedly exploited their access to mail handling operations. Federal authorities did not immediately disclose additional details about the other two defendants or specify their roles in the scheme.
The case has been referred to federal prosecutors for investigation and potential prosecution under applicable mail fraud and theft statutes. Officials have not announced a trial date or provided information on whether any defendants have entered pleas.
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