A former FBI Special Agent was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing more than $136,000 worth of drug money. This Moreno Valley native did not just take money but was also convicted of tampering with a witness and falsifying documents.
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Scott M. Bowman pleaded guilty to a count of witness tampering, a count of record falsification, and a count of obstruction of justice. Aside from serving three years in prison, he is also required to pay a total of $136,462 in restitution.
Bowman served at the FBI for 18 years. He was involved in a lot of successful operations, before going corrupt. According to Department of Justice officials, Bowman dishonestly took drug money that was seized in an operation in June and August of 2014. The funds and other documents were transferred to his custody. Bowman admittedly spent the money for his personal enjoyment. He bought cars, opened a checking account amounting to $10,000, and even paid for his wife’s cosmetic surgery with the drug money.
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Bowman was also found falsifying official FBI reports, submitting a deposit receipt with a forged signature that understates that the drug money was seized.
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