A former Eastville police officer has pleaded guilty to defrauding 13 people out of more than $831,000 to fund his gambling habit, according to federal prosecutors.

Keith Brady pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering and one count of wire fraud in federal court.

Federal prosecutors say Brady convinced victims to loan him money by falsely claiming he was expecting a large inheritance and would pay them back.

The scheme involved 33 separate transactions, with most of the money never being repaid, according to prosecutors.

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They say Brady targeted friends, acquaintances and colleagues for the loans.

"Brady used the money for himself a

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