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Date: 03-28-2023
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Case Number: 1:22-cr-00065
Judge: Thomas S. Kleeh
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Harrison County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office in Clarksburg
Defendant's Attorney:
Description: Clarksburg, West Virginia criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
Michael D. Allen, 60, of Irwin, Pennsylvania, pled guilty in November to wire fraud and money laundering. Allen, who had been the manager of Accelerated Construction Services, admitted that he used his position to divert $3.5 million in company funds for his own personal benefit.
Allen spent $154,000 on vehicles, including a 2020 Range Rover, a 1954 Chevrolet 3100 truck, and a classic car restoration. He purchased a 5.19 carat diamond ring for $113,250 and spent an estimated $19,000 on other jewelry, $18,000 of which was used to purchase a Breitling watch.
In addition to serving the prison sentence, Allen must pay $3.5 million in restitution to the company.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations and the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office investigated. The FBI assisted in the investigation.
Outcome: Defendant committed to custody of the BOP for a term of 46 months, with credit for time served since 3/15/2023, to run concurrent with Count 2; 3 years supervised release, to run concurrent with Count 2, $100.00 special assessment; Restitution in the amount of $3.5 million; and forfeiture.
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