Former Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing from Her Employer
NEW ORLEANS /Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – U.S. Attorney, David I. Courcelle, announced that BELINDA MARTIN (“MARTIN”), age 51, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 10, 2026 by U.S. District Judge Darrel James Papillion, for access device fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(2).
According to court documents, between 2022 and 2023, MARTIN embezzled money and things of value in excess of $1,000 from her employer through the fraudulent use of her company’s access device accounts. MARTIN was sentenced to 5 years of probation and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee. MARTIN was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $63,112.87.
U.S. Attorney Courcelle praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Richard R. Pickens, II of the Financial Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
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Contact
Shane M. Jones
shane.jones@usdoj.gov
Public Information Officer
United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Department of Justice
Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
