Charge Steven Baisel News Today

A federal district court on Wednesday sentenced a former Amazon employee to 16 years in jail for millions in fraud against the tech giant, according to officials.

Two Amazon workers went on a spending spree, buying real estate, diamond jewellery and several luxury cars, after stealing US$9.4mil (RM41.05mil) from the company in a matter of months, federal prosecutors say.

The court said the Smyrna, Georgia, employees spent the money on themselves, buying cars, jewelry and homes.

A Johns Creek man has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after admitting that he defrauded a 79-year-old retiree of approximately $650,000.