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Originally published October 26, 2009 at 10:19 PM | Page modified October 27, 2009 at 12:31 AM

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Man took pay, didn't work a day

An Illinois man has admitted banking more than $470,000 in paychecks from a New Jersey company he never worked for.

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — An Illinois man has admitted banking more than $470,000 in paychecks from a New Jersey company he never worked for.

Anthony Armatys, 35, of Palatine, Ill., pleaded guilty Monday in New Jersey Superior Court to one count of theft as part of a plea bargain.

Prosecutors say Armatys accepted a job with Basking Ridge, N.J.-based telecommunications company Avaya in September 2002, then changed his mind. But the company's computer system never removed his name from the payroll.

Paychecks were deposited into his bank account until February 2007, when Avaya auditors discovered the mistake.

Prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison term and restitution. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 8.

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I do not buy that Avaya is not partly to blame. That many years without knowing he did not work for the company. Fire the whole HR department...  Posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:28 AM by Streetsmart. Jump to comment
George Constanza would be proud!  Posted on October 27, 2009 at 6:47 AM by SoccerFan9000. Jump to comment
I wonder if there are any more openings at that company? Someone took my red stapler.  Posted on October 27, 2009 at 6:26 AM by Man4PNW. Jump to comment

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