A large-scale scheme is alleged to have involved stolen checks worth nearly $24 million. Five individuals, including three postal workers, face federal charges. They are accused of participating in a plan to steal and resell checks.

As of recently, four of the defendants were in custody, while one remained at large. The charges were filed after a grand jury indictment.

Further details about the case, including the indictment filed in the Southern District of Texas, are available from the source.