New Jersey Bill Seeks to Provide Full Medical Benefits to Undocumented Migrants
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill introduced in the New Jersey General Assembly would authorize full state-funded Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants, pending federal approval and system readiness. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet R.…
Two Indicted for Defrauding New Jersey Disability, Unemployment Benefits
by Lisa Coryell Press Release TRENTON– Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced indictments in two cases of alleged State employment benefits. The indictments are the result of a joint investigation with the New Jersey Department of…
Camden County Man Charged with Fraud in Connection with Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man was arrested for his role in an unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Willie Carter, 22, of…
Charlestown Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Identity Theft and Fraud Related to Unemployment Benefits
BOSTON – A Charlestown man living under a false identity was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on charges arising from his use of the name and Social Security number of…
Long Island Woman Impersonated Cousin to Steal $135k to Wrongfully Collect Death Benefits
NEW YORK, NY – A Long Island woman was indicted for stealing $135,178 in death benefits from the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). According to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez,…
Former State Unemployment Contractor and Co-Conspirator Indicted for Stealing Unemployment Insurance Benefits
DETROIT – A former contract employee with the State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and one co-conspirator, were charged today in an indictment for their roles in a scheme to steal unemployment…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Benefits and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Fraud
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Defendant Millisen M. Martínez-Medina pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Judge Camille Vélez-Rivé to 13 counts of theft of government funds from the Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic…
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Stealing His Twin’s Identity To Obtain Veterans Benefits
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan today sentenced Wayne Bowen (64, Jacksonville) to two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft. The Court also ordered Bowen to reimburse…
Former Butte County Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of FEMA Benefits in Connection with Paradise Camp Fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Andrew Keffer, 44, previously of Chico, pleaded guilty today to theft of government property: specifically, FEMA benefits issued in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
11 Charged With Over $1.3 Million in Social Security Administration Benefits Fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, announced today that federal criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals for theft of government property in connection with an investigation…
Buffalo Man Charged for Welfare Fraud, Illegal Use of Benefits
BUFFALO, NY – 33-year-old Farquan Aljabbouri of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Peter J. Savage, III, according to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Flynn said…
Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Convicted by Federal Jury of Stealing Government Benefits
BOSTON – The owner and operator of an Arlington-based insurance agency has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston of fraudulently receiving disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…
Former Postal Employee Admits Fraud in Connection with Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service USPS employee today admitted that he conspired to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Ross Clayton, 31, of Irvington,…
Philipsburg woman admits lying to receive federal Social Security and health benefits
MISSOULA — A Philipsburg woman accused of lying about her living arrangements and assets in order to receive more Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits and other federal aid than she was entitled…
Two arraigned in $3 million COVID Unemployment Insurance Benefits scheme
ATLANTA – Rowlando Hatter Jr., and Clyde Anthony Parker Jr., have been arraigned on federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft. They allegedly…
New Jersey Man Submitted False Tax Returns to Claim Victim’s Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice has announced the sentancing of a Bergen County man to 24 months and two days in prison for his role in a scheme to file…
Oklahoma City Man Pays Nearly $123,000 to Settle Claims That He Wrongfully Obtained Social Security Benefits to Which He Was Not Entitled
OKLAHOMA CITY – David Lehman (“Lehman”), paid $122,949 to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that he obtained and used Social Security benefits to which he was not entitled, announced United States…
Illinois Man Admits Stealing Unemployment Insurance Benefits while Incarcerated
NEWARK, N.J. – An Illinois man today admitted that he used other individuals’ personal identification information to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits while he was incarcerated, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. …
York Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy Related To Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Tami Mateljan, age 46, of York, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty before United States District…
Rhode Island Man Admits to Fraudulently Filing for COVID-Relief Unemployment Benefits
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man who filed fraudulent online COVID-relief unemployment insurance claims in five states pled guilty today in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, announced United States…
Former Bank Employee Sentenced on Charges related to Stealing Social Security Administration Benefits from Account of Deceased Customer
BAY CITY – A former JPMorgan Chase Bank branch manager was sentenced today to 34 months in federal prison on charges of theft of government funds and identity theft, stemming from his…
Postal worker admits fraud in applying for and receiving veteran benefits
AUGUSTA, GA: A Taliaferro County, Ga., man has admitted withholding information about his employment with the U.S. Postal Service when applying for and receiving pension benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration, an…
House Swiftly Passes Key Tax Benefits For Retirement Accounts. Here’s How It Works
House Swiftly Passes Key Tax Benefits For Retirement Accounts. Here’s How It Works Harry Wilmerding on March 30, 2022 The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill Monday providing massive tax benefits…
Detroit Man Sentenced on Charges related to Theft of $1.6M in Unemployment Insurance Benefits from Nine States
A Detroit man was sentenced today to 39 months in federal prison on charges of wire fraud and identity theft, in connection with a scheme to defraud and obtain more than $1.6…
Home Healthcare Agencies Settle Fraud Claims for $5.4 Million and Agree to Pay Wages and Benefits to Underpaid Aides
Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, announced today a pair of settlement agreements with two Brooklyn-based licensed home…
Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits
HOUSTON – A 68-year-old legal permanent resident of Houston has been convicted of theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before convicting Greek…
Breaking News
