Greenville man used embezzled money for restaurant venture, wedding, DOJ says
A Greenville, South Carolina, man is headed to prison for spending money he embezzled on his wedding, luxury international vacations, and a failed restaurant venture in South Carolina, according to the Department of Justice.
Tony Ream, also known as “Tony Ream-Hendley” and “Tony Moul Ream,” a former credit supervisor of a health care products and services company in Melville, New York, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment for wire fraud.
Investigators said over the course of four years, Ream sent wire transfers totaling approximately $1.6 million from the company’s bank account to a bank account that he controlled, and used those funds for his own personal gain. They said he then spent that money on his wedding, luxury international vacations, and a failed restaurant venture in South Carolina.
Ream had previously pleaded guilty to this crime in September 2025.
“The defendant profited by abusing the trust placed in him by his employer, but his lies and crimes caught up with him,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “Today’s prison sentence gives the defendant ample time to reflect on his bad choices and how he will pay back the money he stole.”
“Tony Ream’s theft betrayed the trust of his employer and their customers out of selfish greed. The FBI continues to hold accountable fraudsters who utilize the wallets of unsuspecting clients to finance their personal purchases,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle.
In addition to the prison term, Ream was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.6 million to the company and a $1,000 fine.
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