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Nicholas Pecko, a 33-year-old resident of Vandling, Pennsylvania, and an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and theft of mail, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The indictment alleges that Pecko unlawfully took possession of two checks, valued at a total of $6,581.59, which were being transported through the postal service.
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Further details within the indictment suggest that Pecko engaged in a bank fraud scheme. This alleged scheme involved altering the stolen checks to make himself appear as the rightful payee before attempting to deposit them. The investigation into these charges was conducted by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Lloyd is overseeing the prosecution of this case.
Individuals convicted of these federal offenses could face a maximum penalty of 35 years in prison, followed by a period of supervised release, and significant fines. Any sentence imposed would be determined by a judge, taking into account applicable federal sentencing statutes and guidelines. It is important to note that indictments are formal accusations, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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