For the “Can’t Believe it Happened” File

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Alleged postal thief mastermind Dushaun Henderson-Spruce orchestrated the theft of thousands of pieces of mail from a global corporation, including corporate American Express cards, business checks and invoices, and rerouted them halfway across the country.

Questions:
1. How did he do it?
2. How long did the scheme last?
3. What internal control could have prevented this mishap?
4. What penalty is Henderson-spruce facing?
5. Do you think the charges will hold up against him? Discuss.

Source:
Hannon, E. (2018). A Chicago Man Filled Out a Single Postal Change of Address Form and Redirected UPS Corporate Mail to His Apartment. Slate.com, May 10 (Retrievable online at https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/chicago-man-filled-out-a-single-postal-change-of-address-form-and-redirected-ups-corporate-mail-to-his-apartment.html)