NYC Corrections Captain Stole $40k From Co-worker

NYC Corrections captain stole $40k from a fellow co-worker after lying about an investment he promised a return on.

Steve Francois, 43, is charged with grand larceny for allegedly promising his unwitting mark he could make her $15,000 on a $40,000 investment, officials said.

The victim a fellow officer, met with Francois outside his St. Albans home on Sept. 3 and handed him the $40,000 cashier’s check with the understanding she would reap $55,000 just a month later on Oct. 3.

As that deadline passed, the victim became concerned about her money and finally pressed Francois for information on Dec. 21. Francois responded by sending her the funeral announcement and pictures of the apparent dead man.

He claimed the man he had invested her money with was dead and the funds were gone, officials said. Investigations found Francois deposited the money into his account on Sept. 4 then withdrew almost all of it from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10.

Francois was arrested April 4 and arraigned Sunday. His next court appearance is June 21. The case is being prosecuted by the Queens District Attorney’s office.