Man sentenced for $140K fraud scheme involving Pokémon cards, gaming items
Share this @internewscast.com


DES MOINES, Iowa (WFRV) – A 34-year-old Iowa man was sentenced Tuesday to federal prison for defrauding his employer out of more than $140,000.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa, Mitch W. Gross defrauded Ruan Transportation Corporation between September 2021 and October 2022 by using company credit cards for personal purchases, including prepaid gift cards, Pokémon cards, and gaming items.

Gross submitted falsified receipts and mischaracterized fraudulent charges on expense reports so they appeared to be legitimate business expenses. His fraudulent purchases totaled more than $140,000.

He was sentenced to four months in federal prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release. Gross was also ordered to pay $146,590.15 in restitution. There is no parole in the federal system.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Judge Rejects Stand Your Ground Defense in St. Cloud Road-Rage Incident

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A judge has dismissed a man’s self-defense claim…

Breaking News: Sullivan County Commission Set to Deliberate on Critical Homeland Security and ICE Resolutions

The Sullivan County Commission in Tennessee is preparing to deliberate on two…

Hawkins County Primary Election: Upcoming Developments and Next Steps

In Hawkins County, Tennessee, local voters are gearing up for a significant…

Florida House Approves Budget Amid Speaker’s Caution Against Rushed Timeline

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The House has successfully passed its proposed budget of…

2025 Sees a Dip in Florida Shark Bites: What the Latest Report Reveals

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The latest update from the Florida Museum of Natural…

Daytona Beach Police Under Scrutiny for Handling of Teen Slashing Suspect

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 13-year-old boy was injured in a knife…

Florida State Rep. Kevin Steele Withdraws from Chief Financial Officer Race

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – State Representative Kevin Steele has decided to withdraw…

Saudi Arabia’s Potential Uranium Enrichment: U.S. Deal Raises Global Concerns, Experts Warn

DUBAI – According to congressional records and insights from an arms control…

Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Kingsport Murder: Breaking News Update

In the heart of Kingsport, Tennessee, a tragic incident has left the…

President Trump Announces Imminent Declassification of UFO and Alien Files: A Historic Disclosure

President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with a recent post…