Charges announced in fraud scheme

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - United States Attorney Joseph H. Hogsett announced charges in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme on Thursday.

Hogsett announced the indictment of two men, alleging that they worked to defraud an Indianapolis-area branch of Stanley Black and Decker for more than $1.6 million. This happened between April and August of 2012.

The indictment alleges that Derek Bresky, 28, was an accounts payable supervisor at the Stanley Black and Decker branch in Fishers and handled accounts payable for all of Stanley’s corporate divisions. He is alleged to have been in charge of resolving disputed purchase orders and vendor invoices, according to a release.

The indictment also says that Bresky was the main contact for Dennis Furst, 37, of California. Furst is alleged to have controlled interest in a company called 365 Electrician.

This company worked with the Stanley branch on accounts and invoices.

The scheme allegedly involved Bresky using login information he gathered to access the Stanley accounts system from California.

Bresky then instructed Furst to create invoices that were not completed, and processed the false invoices and deposit money into 365 Electrician’s business account.

It is alleged that Stanley was defrauded of more than $1.6 million between April and August.

The two defendants have been notified that if they are found guilty, property seizure will be sought which can be traced back to illegal fraud.

Items believed to be included in the fraud are Rolex watches, a red Ferrari, and property in Fontana, California.

Both could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

Federal authorities have reportedly already recovered approximately $1 million of assets.