A Kentucky man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar mail theft and bank fraud scheme that targeted checks in the Cincinnati area.
Treyvon Alexander, 21, received his sentence this week and was also ordered to pay more than $500 in restitution, according to court records.
Prosecutors said Alexander conspired with two others — 23-year-old Lonnell Lucas and former postal worker Destiny Neblett — to steal and sell checks taken directly from the U.S. mail. Investigators revealed that Neblett and Lucas would steal checks from the post office and sell them to Alexander, who then converted them into fraudulent funds.
The investigation uncovered 1,480 stolen checks totaling more than $7.4 million. Fortunately, authorities said most of the checks were recovered before they were processed and were successfully returned to their rightful owners.
All three suspects pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud. While Alexander has now been sentenced, Lucas and Neblett are still awaiting their punishment.
Federal officials say the case highlights the dangers of mail-related crimes and the serious consequences for those who exploit the postal system.
