Ex-USPS Worker Found Guilty of $1.6M Mail Theft and Immigration Fraud

Hachikosela Muchimba faces up to 45 years in prison after being convicted of stealing checks, bank fraud, and lying to obtain U.S. citizenship.

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.