The former postmaster of the US Post Office in Seekonk was arrested Friday for allegedly embezzling more than $19,000 via fake internal money orders, some of which she allegedly spent at casinos, federal prosecutors said.
Bethany LeBlanc, 48, of Seekonk, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of theft of government money, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley’s office.
She pleaded not guilty during her initial appearance Friday in US District Court in Boston, court records show.
She was released with conditions, including that she not violate any local, state or federal laws; that she cooperate with providing a DNA sample; advise the court if she changes her phone number or address, according to the records.
LeBlanc served as postmaster from November 2023 through February 2025, after previously serving as a carrier, window clerk and customer service manager, according to the statement.
She allegedly stole $19,917 by issuing 25 internal money orders—normally used by USPS to pay its own bills—and rerouting the funds to herself, the statement said.
She covered her tracks by addressing the orders to credible third parties, like the fire department, or by using the names of relatives and associates, the statement said. Furthermore, because they were internal transactions, no customer fee was charged.
LeBlanc allegedly used the stolen proceeds for personal expenses, including thousands of dollars spent at casinos, according to the statement.
Rita Chandler can be reached at rita.chandler@globe.com.
