Hartford man charged in scheme to defraud Amazon

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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - Federal prosecutors are charging a Hartford man in connection with a scheme to defraud Amazon.

The indictment from August 7, 2024, charges Terrell Kimble, 44, of Hartford, with four counts of wire fraud.

They allege that Kimble used a company program called "Coupa" to reward other employees for their work with items from Amazon at no cost to the employee.

It's alleged that Kimble, a regional fleet specialist and an area manager, placed at least 196 Coupa orders fraudulently and had the items sent to his mother's house for his own use.

The electronic items included Apple iPad Pro, Apple AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch devices, and Nintendo Switches.

Each count of the wire fraud charge carries up to 20 years in prison.

Kimble has been released on a $250,000 bond.