Jason Pick, a 44-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on September 3, 2025, to an eight-count indictment for wire fraud. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Court documents state that between June 2020 and October 25, 2021, Pick was employed as an accounting clerk at a company managing residential and commercial real estate in the New Orleans area. During this period, he stole approximately $64,137 from his employer by altering money orders intended as rent payments from tenants and depositing them into his personal bank account.
While awaiting sentencing for defrauding his previous employer, Pick submitted a fraudulent letter to a federal judge. The letter falsely claimed it was from the company and requested a delay in his prison report date due to a busy period at work. In reality, Pick forged the letter without the knowledge of the company’s owner or awareness of his crimes. The court granted the request based on this letter, which allowed Pick more time to conceal his actions.
Before reporting to serve his sentence, Pick misled the company about his absence by claiming he needed emergency kidney surgery and would continue working remotely during recovery. On his way to prison, he accessed the company’s computer system remotely and altered accounting records to hide the theft.
If convicted, Pick faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
The case is being investigated by the United States Secret Service. Assistant United States Attorney G. Dall Kammer, Chief of the General Crimes Unit, is prosecuting.
“Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced today that Jason Pick pled guilty on September 3rd,” said Simpson.
