Barry Anderson, a 68-year-old resident of Findlay, Ohio, pleaded guilty on Apr. 20 to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud related to a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme involving his employer.
The case highlights concerns about financial crimes affecting businesses and the broader community. The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio enforces federal criminal laws related to national security, public corruption, and civil rights while defending the United States in civil suits and protecting public funds through community engagement, according to the official website.
Court documents show that Anderson was a long-time employee at a multinational company specializing in industrial explosives and technical services. In his role as regional president, he worked with Gregory Shuey—owner of a backhoe and dump truck business—to create fraudulent invoices between 2016 and 2023. Anderson directed Shuey either to inflate or fabricate invoices for services not performed. These invoices totaled approximately $2.4 million paid by Anderson’s employer; Shuey then deposited these checks into an account he controlled before splitting the proceeds with Anderson.
Anderson also caused his employer to make lease payments under false pretenses by creating limited liability companies (LLCs) with confederates who purchased properties leased back to the company. From 2014 through 2023, these rental agreements resulted in about $954,330 being paid out based on concealed financial interests.
The FBI Cleveland Division led the investigation that resulted in charges against Anderson. Assistant United States Attorney Megan R. Miller for the Northern District of Ohio leads the prosecution.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is recognized as the chief federal law enforcement office for its district under the Department of Justice according to its official website. The office covers forty northern counties across Ohio from locations including Cleveland, Toledo, Akron, and Youngstown according to its official website.
Sentencing has not yet been scheduled; it will be determined by a federal judge after considering statutory factors such as sentencing guidelines.
