Connecticut Trucking Company Owner Indicted in $3M Amazon Fraud

A 24-year-old trucking company owner in Connecticut has been indicted on 13 counts of wire fraud in a scheme that allegedly defrauded Amazon Logistics of over $3 million.

Ameer Nasir was arrested on May 8, one day after a federal grand jury issued the indictment. He has been released on a $300,000 bond. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and the FBI are leading the investigation.

A Multi-Company Setup to Exploit Amazon’s Freight System

According to federal prosecutors, Nasir registered 23 trucking entities with Amazon Logistics, Amazon’s freight and warehouse transportation arm. While one of the companies—Pak Express Transport, LLC—was registered in Nasir’s name, the majority were fraudulently created using the names and personal information of legitimate trucking businesses without their knowledge.

Between December 2019 and February 2021, Nasir used these accounts to accept over 1,000 transportation assignments from Amazon. However, officials allege he falsified delivery data in Amazon’s transportation management system to make it appear the moves were completed—despite never hauling the loads. He then submitted fraudulent invoices, which Amazon paid.

Millions Paid for Nothing

The Department of Justice says Nasir’s fraudulent activity resulted in Amazon paying more than $3 million for trucking services that were never performed. Each of the 13 wire fraud counts carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison. The FBI is continuing to investigate the scheme with cooperation from Amazon.

Growing Scrutiny in Logistics Fraud

This case reflects growing legal attention on fraud schemes in freight and logistics, particularly those targeting large shippers or brokers with automated or high-volume payment systems.

It also comes as Amazon Logistics has scaled its transportation partnerships, working with thousands of small and mid-sized carriers nationwide.

Source: CDLLIFE