Overview

• Hachikosela Muchimba, a former postal worker, was convicted of stealing over $1.6 million in U.S. Treasury and private checks from the mail between December 2020 and March 2023.
• He deposited the stolen checks into personal accounts and used the funds to finance a lavish lifestyle, including international travel, luxury hotels, and purchases at gentlemen’s clubs.
• Muchimba was caught on surveillance footage making deposits and withdrawals of the stolen funds, key evidence in his conviction.
• In addition to financial crimes, Muchimba was found guilty of providing false information to obtain U.S. citizenship, an offense that could lead to denaturalization.
• He remains in custody and is scheduled for sentencing on August 8, 2025, where he faces a maximum penalty of 45 years in prison.