Ex-Postal Worker Hachikosela Muchimba Found Guilty of Massive Mail Fraud
Talk about abusing the mail system! Hachikosela Muchimba, a former United States Postal Service (USPS) employee is facing some serious time behind bars after being found guilty of a three-year scheme that netted him nearly $1.7 million in stolen checks.
Hachikosela Muchimba, 44, of Washington, D.C., was convicted on March 14 on 20 counts, including theft of mail and bank fraud.
When he’s sentenced in August, he could be looking at decades in federal prison—with each count of bank fraud carrying a max sentence of 30 years and mail fraud adding another potential five years per charge.
How Hachikosela Muchimba Pulled Off the Heist
According to his LinkedIn profile, Hachikosela Muchimba is the CEO of Double Blue Investments LLC, a company he founded in March 2012.
While his official bio paints the picture of a business leader, prosecutors say he was running a very different kind of ‘investment’ behind the scenes.
According to court documents, Muchimba had a well-oiled system.
Over a span of three years, he swiped nearly 100 checks from people on his mail route—most of them U.S. Treasury tax refund checks.
He then altered or falsely endorsed them by replacing the rightful recipient’s name with his own before depositing them into one of seven bank accounts he controlled.
Investigators eventually found 98 stolen checks totaling $1,697,909.52—including a single deposit worth a jaw-dropping $415,173.53 that they uncovered while searching his residence.
Living Large With Stolen Cash
Instead of keeping things low-key, Muchimba went all out with the stolen money—like straight-up luxury.
One of his biggest splurges? A trip to Bulgari Resort Bali in July 2022, where he dropped $14,532.94 like it was pocket change.
This ultra-exclusive resort features oceanfront villas with private pools and personal butlers, with rates starting at over $1,300 per night before taxes and fees.
And that was just one example—prosecutors say he was also making high-end purchases, booking stays at luxury hotels, and spending big at gentlemen’s clubs.
How The Scheme Unraveled
Muchimba’s downfall started in January 2023 when one of his victims noticed that their $14,000 tax refund check had been cashed—but not by them.
When they saw the name and address on the fraudulent deposit, they instantly recognized it.
Why? Because it was the same name and address their mail carrier used on a holiday card.
Talk about a rookie mistake!
That tip led investigators to dig deeper, and what they found was wild—surveillance footage of Muchimba in his USPS uniform, depositing stolen checks and withdrawing cash.
They also obtained bank records proving the fraudulent activity.
The Charges & What’s Next
Muchimba was hit with a 20-count indictment, which included:
- 10 counts of mail theft
- 7 counts of bank fraud
- 3 additional financial-related offenses
Now that he’s been convicted, the next stop is sentencing in August, where he’s facing some serious prison time.
This case is a wild reminder that even institutions we trust—like the United States Postal Service—aren’t immune to fraud.
While this was an extreme case, it’s a good reason to stay on top of your finances, check your mail regularly, and report anything suspicious.
What do you think about this case? Let’s talk in the comments! Would you have ever gotten “got” by your mail carrier? 👀
Lock In With Ice Cream Convos:
- SUBSCRIBE To Ice Cream Conversations on YouTube.
- FOLLOW US on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- SHARE this post on socials!
