Susan White (also known as Susan Milne) was sentenced for participating as a money mule, DOJ says. She allegedly transmitted fraud proceeds through bank accounts and retained a portion as compensation, including support for business email compromise and other internet-enabled fraud.

Susan White, also known as Susan Milne, was sentenced by federal authorities for participating in a fraud scheme as a money mule, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. DOJ alleges that White helped move proceeds derived from fraud by using her own and others’ bank accounts to route money quickly and reduce traceability. The government’s description of White’s conduct centers on the role money mules often play in larger, internet-enabled fraud campaigns. DOJ states that she supported business email compromise schemes as well as other frauds facilitated through online methods. Rather than directly committing the underlying cyber intrusion or scam, White allegedly contributed by handling and transmitting funds, allowing perpetrators to receive stolen money and then distribute it further. DOJ also says White kept part of the money as compensation for her role, reflecting how money-mule recruitment often includes a payout structure that incentivizes participation. Cases like this can undermine recovery efforts for victims because payments are broken into transactions across multiple accounts controlled by different individuals. The sentence underscores that even peripheral participants—people who allegedly serve as the link between stolen funds and the financial system—can face serious federal consequences when prosecutors can show knowing involvement.