Mehul Goswami, a 39-year-old resident of Latham, New York, faces serious charges for allegedly defrauding the state by holding two jobs simultaneously.
Goswami worked remotely as a project coordinator for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and held a second full-time position as a contractor for GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor company.
Authorities claim that his dual employment defrauded taxpayers by claiming payment from the state during hours he was employed elsewhere, resulting in the theft of over $50,000 in state funds.
Goswami was arraigned in Malta Town Court and released on his own recognisance, with the case ongoing, facing up to 15 years in jail for grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony.
He was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony.
Goswami's charges do not qualify for bail under New York's revised bail laws.
Author's summary: Man faces 15 years in jail for allegedly stealing $50,000.