In Montgomery, multiple people have been sentenced in a massive mail theft operation spanning multiple states. The amount they stole – and intended to steal – is so large it is difficult to calculate, but it is in excess of twenty million dollars.
Federal prosecutors say a large-scale mail theft and check fraud operation targeting hundreds — and possibly thousands — of victims has been uncovered after a routine traffic stop raised suspicions.
Law enforcement officers initially pulled over several vehicles for traffic violations and noticed large amounts of mail inside the cars. The discovery prompted further investigation that revealed a widespread scheme involving stolen mail, altered checks and fraudulent bank deposits…