Seekonk Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing $20,000 in Government Funds
SEEKONK, MA — Bethany LeBlanc, a 48-year-old former postmaster at the Seekonk Post Office, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to federal charges for embezzling nearly $20,000 through unauthorized "no-fee" money orders. LeBlanc’s sentencing is scheduled for October 29.
LeBlanc held the postmaster position from November 2023 to February 2025. Prior to this role, she served the United States Postal Service in various capacities, including carrier and customer service manager. As postmaster, she had the authority to issue "no-fee" money orders, intended solely for USPS expenses.
Prosecutors revealed that LeBlanc generated 25 fraudulent orders for her personal benefit, submitting false invoices to cover up the theft. In an attempt to mislead coworkers, she inscribed misleading details on the orders, including references to local fire department expenses and the names of relatives to obscure their true origin.
The diverted funds were allegedly used for personal expenses, including significant gambling losses at casinos. LeBlanc faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison as a result of her actions.
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