“Francisco Lopez is charged with capitalizing on his insider access to steal nearly $3 million from a New York City-based business over seven years,” said D.A. Bragg. “I thank my Office’s talented investigators and prosecutors who followed the money, uncovering thousands of fraudulent transfers, to secure this indictment. We are dedicated to protecting businesses across our City from all varieties of theft, including fraud from the inside.”

“As alleged, this postal worker abused his position to steal checks, and worked with others to withdraw as much money as possible before their fraud was uncovered,” said District Attorney Bragg.

“The defendant embezzled a total of $1.2 million and then attempted to cover it up with falsified business records and legal claims, brazenly disregarding his professional obligation to act with honesty and uphold principles of fairness. This alleged conduct is not only criminal –  it diminishes the integrity of the legal profession and trust in officers of the court,” said District Attorney Bragg.

“Marc Haynes is accused of using his own child’s elementary school PTA to bankroll luxury vacations, shopping sprees and even to pay court-ordered restitution from a prior conviction for stealing from his former employer,” said District Attorney Bragg.

“The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program was created to help those New Yorkers who urgently needed financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, these individuals masqueraded as nineteen unwitting victims, stealing $135,000 from the State of New York. My Office’s Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau will continue to unravel and prosecute frauds that harm our state’s ability to support New Yorkers hardest hit by the pandemic.”