Brickbat: Checks in the Mail

In California, former U.S. Postal Service worker Mary Ann Magdamit pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Magdamit admitted that over three years, she stole checks and credit cards from the mail, activating the cards and cashing the checks to fund international trips and luxury purchases. She openly displayed her lavish lifestyle on her Instagram account. When law enforcement officials searched Magdamit's apartment, they seized 133 stolen credit and debit cards, 16 checks from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and luxury goods. She is scheduled for sentencing on October 27 and faces up to 30 years in prison.

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[Chumby]

Former?!?! Thought only congress could fire federal employees Magdamit!

[SQRLSY]

Mary Ann Magdamit was merely taken a "Golden Share" of those checks and credit cards, in exchange for Her Sterling Services, of allowing some mail to be delivered!

In udder turd-words, She was Pervfectly following in the slut-steps of Dear Orange-Socialist Leader, Bleeder of the peons! WHY is She SNOT getting Praises and Adoration just like Dear Orange-Socialist Leader, Bleeder of the peons, is getting, MagDamit??!?!

[mad.casual]

Not enough fraud to substantially change the outcome:

In December 2024, law enforcement seized 133 stolen credit and debit cards and 16 US Department of the Treasury checks from her apartment.

Police also found an unserialized Glock clone pistol, known as a “ghost gun,” which had an extended 27-round magazine.

Despite the raid, the former postal worker remained free until July, when federal agents discovered she was still making purchases with victims’ stolen cards, according to the Justice Department.
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In March, a former US Postal Service worker in Washington, DC, Hachikosela Muchimba, was convicted of stealing around $1.6 million in checks to fund a “lavish lifestyle that included international travel, stays at luxury hotels, and purchases at gentlemen’s clubs.”

At the time of his arrest in September 2023, Muchimba was trying to flee to Zambia.

Muchimba, who immigrated to the US from Zambia, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft of mail and bank fraud, theft of mail, bank fraud, engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity, and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

He is also facing a penalty of 30 years for the bank fraud charge and five years for the mail theft charge.

Three guesses as to the most important thing (Hint: Diversity is our strength!).

[Wizard4169]

You have a great point. But no one will notice as long as you keep your hat on.

[TJJ2000]

CA? You don't say.
Isn't that what CA voted for?

[Incunabulum]

The greatest tool law enforcement has, in its pursuit of petty criminals, is the criminal's stupidity and vanity.

What is the first rule of crime club?

YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT CRIME CLUB!

[KiwiDude]

She would have gotten away with it if it weren't for those damn social media posts!!