Providence man admits role in U.S. Postal Service theft ring

Providence man admits role in U.S. Postal Service theft ring

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Seven U.S. Postal Service employees in Providence, RI, stole over $1 million in cash, gift cards, and checks from the mail.

The mail theft ring operated from early 2023 to early 2024 before an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General uncovered the scheme.

Darren Camacho, one of the seven employees, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft charges.

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Postal Service employees in Providence looked for colorful envelopes that they hoped contained cash, checks or gift cards, reaping more than $1 million in checks on just one of the days they ran the scheme, according to federal officials.

The seven employees would conceal the envelopes in backpacks, sneak them o