Massachusetts Postal Inspector Steals $330,000 From Elderly Victims, Uses It on Escorts, Cruises: Report
A former federal law enforcement officer has admitted to diverting cash sent by elderly victims to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The individual, Scott Kelley of Pembroke, Massachusetts, who led a mail fraud unit in Boston, faces dozens of federal charges after allegedly intercepting nearly 2,000 packages containing money mailed by elderly targets, reports the New Bedford Guide.
Kelley has pleaded guilty to charges of stealing more than $330,000 and money laundering, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Prosecutors identified seven victims with an average age of 75 who lost funds in the scheme.
Authorities say the stolen cash financed escorts, a pool patio featuring granite countertops and specialized lighting, plus expenses for Caribbean cruises.
The former federal law enforcement officer also stands accused of taking $7,000 from an evidence locker and shifting blame onto a subordinate.
Indictment documents outline 45 counts covering wire fraud, mail fraud, mail theft, money laundering, structuring transactions, and false tax filings.
The defendant has agreed to plead guilty to 44 of those counts.
A change-of-plea hearing occurred on July 29th in federal court.
Background details confirm the individual served as team leader of the Mail Fraud Unit from 2015 to 2022 before transferring to the Mail Theft Unit until 2023.
During that period, the unit specifically probed lottery and elder-targeted scams.
Additional reporting from the U.S. Attorney’s Office highlights how the perpetrator used deceptive methods to reroute flagged packages containing cash payments intended for scammers.
The case underscores vulnerabilities in mail-handling processes designed to recover victim funds.
Sentencing remains pending following the plea agreement.
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