Mt.Vernon, MO – A woman from Mt. Vernon, Missouri, has been sentenced in federal court for her involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy and scheme that defrauded numerous victims. Jessica Marie Heavin, 36, was sentenced on january 22, 2026, to three years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. She was also ordered to pay $188,888.89 in restitution.
According to the Department of Justice press release, Heavin pleaded guilty in August 2025 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud.The investigation revealed that Heavin and her co-conspirators operated a scheme targeting individuals across the United States.
The fraudulent scheme involved posing as representatives of legitimate companies, including payroll services and insurance providers. Victims were contacted and falsely informed they were due refunds or owed money. They were than instructed to provide personal and financial information, which was used to fraudulently obtain funds. Heavin’s role involved opening and maintaining bank accounts used to receive the stolen funds and transferring them to other co-conspirators.
“This sentence demonstrates the Department of Justice’s commitment to prosecuting those who prey on vulnerable individuals through fraudulent schemes,” said U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore.“We will continue to work diligently to bring these criminals to justice and recover funds for the victims.”
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Amos prosecuted the case.
Key Takeaways
- jessica Marie Heavin, 36, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud.
- Heavin was also ordered to pay $188,888.89 in restitution to the victims.
- The scheme involved impersonating legitimate companies to steal personal and financial information from victims nationwide.
- Heavin’s role was to manage bank accounts used to receive and transfer fraudulently obtained funds.
- The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri.
