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Man took money for nothing:

A Palatine man has admitted banking more than $470,000 in paychecks from a New Jersey company for whom he never worked. Anthony Armatys, 35, pleaded guilty Monday in New Jersey Superior Court to one count of theft. Prosecutors say Armatys accepted a job with Basking Ridge, N.J.-based telecommunications company Avaya Inc. in September 2002 then changed his mind. However, the companyAEs computer system failed to remove 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 ...

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