A Texas native has pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Postal Service in connection with decontaminating New York City’s Morgan processing facility from anthrax spores in 2001.
According to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Oscar Miranda, president of Azteca Services Inc. falsely claimed that his workers had received the necessary 40 hours’ worth of training for the job, which they had not.
To this end, Miranda submitted false statements indicating that his workers had received the proper training, known as Hazwoper training, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
The USPS paid Miranda $1.6 million for this work.
Miranda pleaded guilty to mail fraud and making false statements, crimes that each carry maximum sentences of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 27.
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