Dilanjan Miller, former President of the Ypsilanti Steelworkers Union, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud. Acting United States Attorney Julie A. Beck announced the sentence, with the Department of Labor's Detroit-Milwaukee District Office District Director Thomas Murray joining in the announcement.
Miller, 38, pled guilty before Judge Laurie Michelson, who also ordered him to pay restitution to the union. The case involved embezzling approximately $47,347 from the union, which represented machine operators, inspectors, stock chasers, and rackers at Marsh Plating in Ypsilanti. Miller's unauthorized activities included issuing checks to himself, forging signatures, and making cash withdrawals from the union's bank.
Moreover, Miller misused the union’s debit card for personal purchases totaling around $11,259. Items bought of note included flights, hotel rooms, rental cars, and items from various retail stores.
Acting U.S. Attorney Beck stated, “Union officials are expected to serve with integrity. This prosecution demonstrates that we will not tolerate union officers who abuse their authority and line their own pockets at the expense of the union’s membership.”
Thomas Murray added, “Dilanjan Miller betrayed the trust of his fellow union members and failed in his fiduciary duties when he stole over $58,000 from Steelworkers Local 2513 for his personal benefit through multiple embezzlement schemes.”
The Department of Labor Office of Labor-Management Standards conducted the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Resnick Cohen prosecuted the case.
