KC Reporter

Employees from the IRS and U.S. Postal Service have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Missouri, for their alleged involvement in the theft and cashing of a U.S. Treasury check. The defendants include Sierra S. McCall, 31, of Independence, Missouri; Jalen Koonce, 31, of Raytown, Missouri; and Julian A. King, 31, whose address is unknown.

The indictment was initially sealed but became public following Koonce's arrest and initial court appearance on February 7th. McCall works as a customer contact representative for the IRS, while Koonce is employed at a postal sorting facility where government checks are processed. King is identified as the father of McCall's child.

According to the indictment, all three individuals are charged with theft of government property for allegedly stealing and cashing a $72,236 U.S. Treasury check on August 9th, 2023. Additionally, Koonce and King face charges of money laundering related to financial transactions that occurred on the same day involving proceeds from the theft.

It is important to note that these charges are accusations and not evidence of guilt. The responsibility to determine guilt or innocence lies with a federal trial jury after evaluating the evidence presented.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker is prosecuting this case which was investigated by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) and the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General.