A Samoan travel agent, accused by federal prosecutors of stealing more than $300,000 from a high school marching band was today sentenced to 5 years in jail by the federal court in Springfield, Missouri.

Calliope Rocky Saaga, aka "Ope", of Utah, was charged under a 15-count indictment at the federal court in Springfield, Missouri for defrauding Willard High School marching band by stealing $360,000 and using the money for gambling, trips to neighboring Samoa and one wire transfer of $100,000 to a bank in Samoa.

He pled guilty last October to one count of wire fraud, under a plea agreement with prosecutors, and court records revealed he would be sentenced Mar. 11 this year.

According to the agreement, wire fraud — a felony — is punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release. He must also pay in full any restitution ordered by the court.

In addition to the mandatory jail term, Saaga  was also ordered to pay more than half-a-million dollars in restitution.

More details in tomorrow’s edition.