Houston-area postal workers accused of stealing nearly $24 million in checks
Houston Public Media
Last updated: August 25, 2026
Federal prosecutors have indicted five individuals, including three Houston-area postal workers, in connection with an alleged scheme to steal approximately $24 million in checks. The postal workers are accused of being recruited to intercept and steal checks during their mail delivery routes for subsequent resale.
- The indictment details allegations that three United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers were part of a criminal enterprise. These carriers allegedly identified and stole checks from mail they handled as part of their official duties.
- The stolen checks were then reportedly sold for profit, indicating a financial motive behind the alleged theft. This operation appears to have involved a coordinated effort to exploit their positions within the USPS.
- In total, five individuals have been indicted as part of this ongoing investigation. The court documents outline the specific accusations against the postal workers and their alleged role in facilitating the theft of substantial financial assets.
- The value of the checks stolen is estimated to be close to $24 million, highlighting the significant scale of the alleged fraud. The case is proceeding through the federal court system.
