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$874K Scheme: Former CT Postmaster Defrauded Postal Service, Solicited Bribes: Feds
A 50-year-old Massachusetts man who once served as postmaster for a Fairfield County post office has admitted to defrauding the US Postal Service out of over $874,000 as part of a bribery, kickback, and embezzlement scheme that he operated, officials announced.
Former Brookfield resident Ephrem D. Nguyen, age 50, pleaded guilty to a fraud offense related to his scheme on Friday, Oct. 13, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut announced.
According to federal officials, Nguyen, who now lives in Quincy, Massachusetts in Norfolk County, had been employed b…
Man, Woman Each Claim $4 Million Prizes In Massachusetts State Lottery
Two people each claimed $4 million Massachusetts Lottery prizes last week.
David Spillane, a trustee representing Wolverine Nominee Trust of Quincy in Norfolk County, accepted a “100X The Money” instant ticket prize, the lottery reported on Monday, Aug. 8.
The trust chose to receive its prize in the form of a one-time payment of $2,600,000, MA Lottery said.
According to the announcement, the winning ticket was purchased at Old Gold Convenience Store, located at 326 Union St. in Franklin.
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the lottery reported that Bristol County resident Donna Stigh, of Taunto…
$4 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Region
A $4 million winning lottery ticket was sold in Western Massachusetts to a lucky group trust.
The "$4,000,000 Winfall" instant $10 ticket was purchased by Poker Face Nominee Trust of Quincy on Thursday, July 29 in Hampshire County, according to the Massachusetts Lottery.
The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, selected the cash option for its prize and received payment of $2,600,000 (before taxes), the lottery said.
The winning ticket was purchased at Hatfield Market located at 72 School Street in Hatfield.
The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for the sale of the …
