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Trucker Swipes $500K via Fake Gas Stations | Charleston News
A Wood County truck driver, Jeffrey Jeffers, 35, admitted to swindling over $500K from his employer via a slick online scam—fabricating fuel charges by routing payments to fake gas stations he created. Over 18 months, he abused company credit cards while delivering industrial supplies, exploiting routes that didn’t even require external fuel stops. The U.S. Attorney called it a betrayal of trust, costing the business, workers, and community. Jeffers faces up to 20 years in prison and must repay the full amount. Sentencing is set for November 9th—proof that corporate fraud, no matter how…
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