Long Island credit supervisor stole $1.6M over four years to fund his lifestyle.

The stolen funds were used for a range of personal expenses, according to federal prosecutors. Some of the money financed Ream’s wedding, while additional funds went toward luxury international travel. For four years, a credit supervisor at a Long Island health care products company had access to a pool of money intended for customer refunds. Federal prosecutors say he quietly redirected that access for himself, moving about $1.6 million into an account he controlled and disguising the transfers as legitimate refunds. The scheme eventually came to an end in federal court, where Tony Ream, 35, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for wire fraud. He was also ordered to repay the full $1.6 million and pay a $1,000 fine, states an online report by the United States Attorney's Office.How the scheme workedAs per the website, Ream joined the Melville-based company in 2019 and eventually became a supervisor in its credit department. The company distributes health care products and services to dental and medical practitioners around the world. According to court filings and statements made during the proceedings, Ream began diverting corporate funds in approximately October 2020. He sought ...