Florida Man Admits Guilt in FedEx Mail Fraud Scheme Involving More Than $750,000

Memphis, TN – A Florida man has pled guilty to a mail fraud scheme in which he defrauded FedEx Corporation by falsely claiming that high-value items were misdelivered. The scheme had a potential loss to the company of $764,250. Reagan Fondren, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, made the announcement today.

According to information presented in court, Shaun C. Kavanaugh, 46, of Orlando, Florida, defrauded FedEx between June 2015 and September 2018 by shipping packages containing worthless goods via FedEx. He then claimed the packages were not delivered and filed claims with FedEx seeking reimbursement for the contents of the packages. During that reimbursement process, Kavanaugh submitted fraudulent invoices to FedEx that inflated the value of the contents. As a result of his scheme, Kavanaugh fraudulently obtained over $750,000.

“Mr. Kavanaugh’s case serves as a reminder that fraud and the pursuit of quick gains can come with severe consequences,” said Inspector In Charge Tommy D. Coke, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Atlanta Division. “I’m proud of the women and men of the United States Postal Inspection Service for their continued commitment to protect the U.S. Mail and our customers, as well as their resolve to ensure that those who engage in fraudulent activities are held responsible for their criminal activities.”

United States District Court Judge John T. Fowlkes accepted the guilty plea and set sentencing for February 20, 2025. At that time, Kavanaugh faces up to 20 years in prison for mail fraud. He could also be ordered to pay up to $250,000 in fines and possible restitution up to $764,250.      

The United States Postal Inspection Service conducted the investigation. Acting U.S. Attorney Fondren thanked the law enforcement partners who investigated the case, as well as Assistant United States Attorney Reid Manning who is prosecuting the case.

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