Investigations

On September 27, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah sentenced Shaun Froelich to 12 months of probation, a $105,000 fine, and a $100 special assessment. On December 1, 2020, Froelich pleaded guilty to one count of major fraud. With another individual, Froelich executed a scheme to obtain money and property by fraudulent pretenses, representations, and promises in a contract with the United States valued at more than $1 million. The conspirators also submitted an invoice requesting payment under the fraudulently obtained contract. The investigation revealed that both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and FAA had awarded contracts; however, the plea agreement was not based on contracts funded by FAA.

 

DOT-OIG conducted this investigation with VA-OIG, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Army Criminal Investigation Division, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.