A former US postal investigator who oversaw the fraud department has been charged with stealing more than $330,000 from packages mailed by victims and using the money for home renovations, vacations and escorts, according to the Justice Department.

Scott Kelley, 51, of Massachusetts, was charged in a 45-count indictment returned by a grand jury in Boston Friday with wire fraud, mail fraud, mail theft by a postal officer, theft of government money, money laundering, structuring to evade reporting requirements and filing false tax returns.

After allegedly stealing cash from packages, Kelley laundered it and used $15,400 to pay for sexual services from two escorts, sometimes on workdays; $30,188 for a new swimming pool patio and lighting; a granite countertop for his outdoor bar; and $4,300

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