Former Postal Worker pleads guilty to mail fraud scheme aimed at defrauding state businesses and charities

Former Postal Worker pleads guilty to mail fraud scheme aimed at defrauding state businesses and charities

Sent fake mailings to collect annual registration fees; attempted to flee overseas following indictment Tacoma – 2/20/26 – A San Jose, California resident pleaded guilty today to mail fraud for his scheme to steal from thousands of businesses and charities with scam letters that appeared to be from state agencies, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney […]

PRC Vice Chairman Robert G. Taub Receives ‘Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy’

PRC Vice Chairman Robert G. Taub Receives ‘Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy’

Washington, DC 2/17/26 – Robert G. Taub, Vice Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), received the “Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Leadership in Postal Policy” from Keep US Posted. The award was presented by Keep US Posted Executive Director and former Congressman Kevin Yoder. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) were also […]

Montgomery, AL Man Sentenced for Role in Mail and Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Montgomery, AL Man Sentenced for Role in Mail and Bank Fraud Conspiracy

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – 2/19/26 – Today, Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced the first sentencing in a mail theft conspiracy involving four defendants. On February 18, 2026, 28-year-old Kahneil Jahe Oliver, of Montgomery, Alabama, was sentenced to 130 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and mail fraud […]

Former Mail Carrier Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail

Former Mail Carrier Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy Involving Stolen Mail

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 2/17/26 – A former U.S. mail carrier was sentenced to prison today for participating in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud involving mail she stole from her postal route, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Kiara Padgett, 31, of Charlotte, was ordered to serve a six-month […]

DOL cites USPS for failing to provide running water, usable bathroom at Chesapeake facility for more than a month

DOL cites USPS for failing to provide running water, usable bathroom at Chesapeake facility for more than a month

Employer: U.S. Postal Service 1103 Godwin Ave. Chesapeake, Virginia 23324 Citations Issued:                    One serious violation and one repeat violation Investigative Findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an inspection at the U.S. Postal Service’s Chesapeake facility on Aug. 30, 2022, responding to an allegation that the employer did not provide potable water to […]

Two Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Their Roles in Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

Two Massachusetts Men Sentenced for Their Roles in Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – 2/13/26 – Two men were sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail. Imanol Rios-Franco, 26, of Canton, was sentenced by Senior District Court Judge Patti B. Saris on Feb. 10, 2026, to 35 months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release. […]

Presidents Day

Presidents Day

Presidents Day, officially recognized by the federal government as Washington’s Birthday, is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February to honor the life and legacy of the first president, George Washington. In 2026, it is observed on February 16, typically celebrating all U.S. presidents, particularly including Abraham Lincoln. Key Details About […]