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Posted: 7:49 PM- A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development employee on suspicion of bank fraud and for allegedly making false statements to federal employees.
The indictment alleges that Layton resident Mark David Viau, 41, failed to report that he held a position with the company Funding Matrix LLC - a job outside of his duties as a federal agent - and failed to report that he conducted real estate business dealings. Viau also allegedly devised a scheme to defraud a bank by getting a loan for a supposed secondary residence, then renting it out.
Viau made an initial appearance and was arraigned in federal court Thursday in Salt Lake City. He was released pending trial set for Dec. 29. If convicted, he could face a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a $1 million fine, or both, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
