TOPEKA – Two Kansas men were indicted on Wednesday and charged with one count of conspiring to steal money orders from a post office and one count of stealing money orders, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.

Harley M. Edwards, 24, Narka, and Ric Meczyor, 27, Belleville, are alleged to have committed the crimes during February to March 2016 in Narka, Kansas.

If convicted, they face a penalty up to five years and a fine up to $250,000 on the conspiracy charge, and up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on the theft charge. The U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Kenney is prosecuting.