Army Staffer Steals $108M, Lives Luxury 'Gucci Goddess' Lifestyle Before Fraud Uncovered
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Janet Mello admitted to stealing $108 million from the US Army over 7 years by creating a fake company and billing the military for services never provided
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Mello used the stolen funds to buy 31 luxury properties, over 80 high-end vehicles, expensive jewelry and designer items, garnering the nickname "Gucci Goddess"
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The IRS and Army investigators uncovered the fraud after flagging Mello's suspicious tax returns and raiding her home
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Mello was allowed to retire from the Army with full benefits despite the fraud investigation
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She pleaded guilty to 5 counts of mail fraud and 5 counts of tax fraud, facing up to 125 years in prison