Earlier today, Tony Ream was arraigned at the federal courthouse in Central Islip on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The charges relate to his employment as a credit supervisor at a Long Island company, which distributes medical and dental supplies globally from its base in Melville, New York. Over four years, Ream allegedly transferred approximately $1.6 million from the company’s bank account to an account he controlled. Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke presided over the arraignment.
The announcement was made by Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office.
“As alleged, Ream is a thief who abused his authority and betrayed his employer to fund his lifestyle, including paying for the renovations of a restaurant he opened, footing the bill for his own wedding, and traveling around the world, all on the company’s dime,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “Embezzling company funds is a serious crime and my Office will vigorously prosecute this case to ensure Ream is held accountable for his brazen scheme.”
“Tony Ream allegedly embezzled over one million dollars from his former company by diverting corporate funds to his personal account and deceiving his subordinates into perpetuating this theft,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Raia. “Ream allegedly abused his position and stole from his former company to fund his extravagant expenses. The FBI remains committed to investigating any individual who orchestrates a scheme to exploit their company to finance personal wish lists.”
Court filings reveal that Ream joined the Company in 2019 as part of their credit department. By 2020, as a credit supervisor, he began stealing funds from customer refund accounts for personal use. He also reportedly misled employees under him into actions that supported his fraudulent activities. Funds were spent on various personal expenses including weddings, restaurant ventures in South Carolina, and luxury vacations.
The indictment’s charges are allegations; Ream is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Charles P. Kelly with Paralegal Specialist Samantha Schroder assisting.
The Defendant:
TONY REAM (also known as “Tony Ream-Hendley” and “Tony Moul Ream”)
Age: 33
Greenville, South Carolina
E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 25-CR-179 (SJB)
