Former Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $19,000 through No-Fee Money Orders

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Bethany LeBlanc, 48, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money after stealing over $19,000 through no-fee money orders while serving as Postmaster of the Seekonk Post Office. LeBlanc, who held the position from November 2023 to February 2025, had the authority to issue and approve "no fee" money orders for USPS-related expenses. However, she generated 25 no-fee money orders to herself, totaling approximately $19,917, and presented false invoices to avoid detection.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bethany LeBlanc, 48, pleaded guilty to theft of government money after stealing over $19,000 through no-fee money orders.
  • LeBlanc served as Postmaster of the Seekonk Post Office from November 2023 to February 2025 and had the authority to issue and approve no-fee money orders.
  • LeBlanc generated a total of 25 no-fee money orders to herself, totaling approximately $19,917, and presented false invoices to avoid detection.
  • The stolen proceeds were used for personal expenses, including thousands of dollars spent at casinos.
  • LeBlanc used the names of her relatives and associates to make it appear as if the funds were coming from sources other than the USPS.
  • The charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin Chao is prosecuting the case.
  • United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General, Northeast Area Field Office, made the announcement.

Statistics:

  • Over $19,000 was stolen through no-fee money orders.
  • 25 no-fee money orders were generated to LeBlanc's own account.
  • Approximately $19,917 was stolen from the USPS.
  • Thousands of dollars were spent at casinos using the stolen proceeds.
  • The theft of government money charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
  • A fine of up to $250,000 is possible in addition to the prison sentence.

Sources:

  • The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.