Martinsburg man accused of stealing government money

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Martinsburg, West Virginia man was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges he stole money from the government, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen, announced.

Paul A. Bradley, age 52, was indicted on one count of “Theft of Government Money,” and two counts of “Making a Material False Statement.” Bradley allegedly falsely claimed mileage reimbursement for travel to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg from a Virginia address. The crimes occurred from November 2010 to July 2015.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Shawn M. Adkins is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police investigated.

An indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.