St. Louis, MO, September 16, 2026 — A former supervisor with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in the St. Louis area has been indicted on federal fraud charges, according to unsealed court documents. The indictment alleges the former supervisor was involved in a scheme totaling approximately $80,000, which included making personal purchases using state credit cards and the misappropriation of MoDOT equipment.

The alleged scheme reportedly involved the theft of state property, including mowers and a trailer, in addition to the fraudulent use of state-issued credit cards for personal expenses. The total value of the alleged fraud and theft is reported to be around $80,000.

Details regarding the specific identity of the indicted former supervisor, the exact dates of the alleged activities, or the precise nature of the personal purchases made on state credit cards were not immediately available in the indictment. The specific types or models of the mowers and trailer that were allegedly stolen also remain unspecified.

The case is proceeding in federal court, as indicated by the federal fraud charges. The indictment signifies the initiation of formal legal proceedings against the individual. Further information regarding court dates, specific charges filed, or the timeline for potential legal actions was not provided.

MoDOT has not yet released a statement regarding the indictment, and information about any internal investigations or disciplinary actions taken prior to the federal indictment was not disclosed. The investigation into the alleged fraud and theft was reportedly handled at the federal level, leading to the indictment.

The outcome of the federal fraud charges and any subsequent legal proceedings are pending. The contractor’s name was not provided in the available information. The fine amount was not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Rob Edwards on www.stlpr.org, see more information here.

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