Beer Chang Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Anthony Armatys is facing up to six years in prison for his dumb move. But he's not the only dummy in this story. Armatys accepted a job in 2002 with telecom equipment maker Avaya but then changed his mind before he started. He was already in the payroll system however, and the company started depositing his six-figure salary into his checking account. For five years, Armatys did not notify Avaya of its error, but his attempt to make an early withdrawal from his 401(k) prompted an investigation that led to his arrest. In October Armatys pleaded guilty to theft and was ordered to repay the $470,995.53 in compensation he received. He faces full sentencing in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Same as stealing. I vote for jail time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Anthony Armatys is facing up to six years in prison for his dumb move. But he's not the only dummy in this story. Armatys accepted a job in 2002 with telecom equipment maker Avaya but then changed his mind before he started. He was already in the payroll system however, and the company started depositing his six-figure salary into his checking account. For five years, Armatys did not notify Avaya of its error, but his attempt to make an early withdrawal from his 401(k) prompted an investigation that led to his arrest. In October Armatys pleaded guilty to theft and was ordered to repay the $470,995.53 in compensation he received. He faces full sentencing in January. Because he pled guilty, He apparently knew what might happen, so jail time seems appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Chang Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Somehow to me, I don't think he should be required to notify a company of their error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 And how about your social security check? If they added several zeros to the end of your check by mistake, you don't feel you need to tell them about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaimo Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 And how about your social security check? If they added several zeros to the end of your check by mistake, you don't feel you need to tell them about it? For me, only if I had reason to believe I would be caught if I didn't tell them. If I thought I could actually get away with it I think I would be inclined to spend first and feel guilty later. However, that's a moral dilemma I don't anticipate ever having to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 It might take the government years to find the error, but eventually you would be caught and chances are you would end up in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Chang Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Let's say one started getting social security checks 20% greater. I really don't see how someone could go to jail for depositing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I don't know for sure in your instance. I should think the government would have to prove you knew you were getting more than you should. I have heard of cases where mom died and the kid kept cashing the checks. I suppose you would have a chance to pay back the money before they try to put you in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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