Indiana Man Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme
Caleb Keller, a 38-year-old man from New Albany, Indiana, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. Keller created and submitted over 100 false and fraudulent invoices to his employer through his side business, Polygot Developers, deceiving his employer into paying him over $1.2 million for work that was never completed.
The employer, later identified as Samtec, Inc., discovered the irregularities internally and notified authorities, leading to Keller’s arrest. Keller’s scheme involved creating fake employees, two of whom he pretended to be during a Zoom call with an executive from his employer. The fraud was eventually uncovered, leading to Keller’s termination and subsequent arrest.
Chief U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt ordered Keller to pay $1,210,120 in restitution to his former employer. The FBI and IRS expressed their commitment to holding individuals like Keller accountable for financial crimes, emphasizing the consequences of engaging in fraudulent activities.
In a statement, Samtec, Inc. acknowledged and thanked law enforcement officials for their actions in response to the matter and assured the public that steps have been taken within the company to address the incident. The sentencing of Keller serves as a reminder that those involved in wire fraud and money laundering schemes will face consequences for their actions.
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