Staples Fraud Scheme Puts Duluth Man In Prison

DULUTH, GA — A Duluth man was sentenced Wednesday for his participation in defrauding Staples Inc. of more than $1.4 million, federal officials said, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Layne Michael Gosnell, 46, previously pleaded guilty twice to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previously reported. The first time he entered his plea, he was intoxicated, officials said.

Gosnell and a co-conspirator devised a way to steal customer loyalty rewards and product rebates by creating more than 1,100 Staples rewards accounts. Officials said the two used fake names, addresses and contact information.

For more details on the case, visit The Atlanta Journal Constitution article.

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