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.

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