Amityville Man Charged with $1.7M Treasury Check Theft

Authorities say Marc Lindor illegally obtained and deposited a COVID-19 relief check intended for a Brooklyn home care agency.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled, partially redacted U.S. Treasury check against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the theft of government funds.A stolen Treasury check worth nearly $1.7 million exposes vulnerabilities in the distribution of COVID-19 relief funds.Queens Today

A 45-year-old Amityville man has been indicted on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a nearly $1.7 million U.S. Treasury check and depositing the funds into his own business account. Prosecutors say Marc Lindor fraudulently altered the check, which was originally issued to a Brooklyn-based home care agency for a COVID-19-related tax credit, to list his company Nicolaoca Enterprises, Inc. as the payee.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing fraud and theft of government relief funds, especially during times of crisis when emergency aid is being rapidly distributed. It also raises questions about the security measures in place to protect sensitive financial documents and the oversight of business accounts that receive large sums of money.

The details

According to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, in May 2024 Lindor allegedly obtained the $1.7 million Treasury check and deposited it into a business account he had opened just months earlier. Over the next several weeks, he is accused of withdrawing more than $470,000 from the account, transferring $220,000 to other people's bank accounts, and spending over $9,000 on personal expenses. When the bank later reviewed the account and found issues with Lindor's proof of address, they closed the account and issued a closeout check for the remaining $1.23 million balance. Lindor allegedly tried to deposit this closeout check at a check-cashing business and a different bank, but both refused due to the stop payment order.

  • In May 2024, Lindor allegedly obtained the $1.7 million Treasury check.
  • On May 21, 2024, surveillance video captured Lindor depositing the altered check.
  • Between June 4 and July 3, 2024, Lindor allegedly withdrew over $470,000 from the account.
  • Around July 10, 2024, the bank closed Lindor's business account.
  • Around July 29, 2024, the Treasury initiated a reclamation request for the original check.

The players

Marc Lindor

A 45-year-old Amityville resident who was indicted on grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument charges for allegedly stealing a $1.7 million Treasury check.

Anne Donnelly

The Nassau County District Attorney who announced the charges against Lindor.

Nicolaoca Enterprises, Inc.

Lindor's business that he allegedly used to deposit the stolen Treasury check.

Brooklyn-based home care agency

The original intended recipient of the $1.7 million Treasury check for a COVID-19-related tax credit.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold those who attempt to defraud government programs accountable for their actions.”

— Anne Donnelly, Nassau County District Attorney

What’s next

Lindor is due back in court on May 18 and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing fraud and theft of government relief funds, especially during times of crisis when emergency aid is being rapidly distributed. It also raises questions about the security measures in place to protect sensitive financial documents and the oversight of business accounts that receive large sums of money.