Theft of Government Benefits Archives - M.Y.

Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty To COVID Fraud

September 4, 2021 Public 0 Comments Coronavirus, COVID Fraud, Theft of Government Benefits, Unemployment Fraud

The CARES Act is a federal law enacted on March 29, 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans who are suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It expands states’ ability to provide unemployment insurance for many workers impacted by COVID-19, including for workers who are not ordinarily eligible for

COVID Financial General News Public Welfare

Upshur County Man Sentenced for Identity Theft in Connection with CARES Act Economic Impact Payments

August 22, 2021 Public 0 Comments Aggravated Identity Theft, Identity Theft, Mail Fraud, Theft of Government Benefits, Wire Fraud

“Understanding the impact financial crimes have on individuals drives the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to work diligently to hold perpetrators accountable,” said Thomas Noyes, Inspector in Charge of the Fort Worth Division. “It’s unfortunate that while communities are recovering from the impact of the pandemic, suspects exploit the situation for their personal

General News Immigration

Dominican National Sentenced for Stealing Government Benefits and Making False Statement

May 18, 2021 Public 0 Comments Dominican National, Identity Theft, Making False Statements, Theft of Government Benefits

he identity of a U.S. citizen for at least 12 years, during which time he fraudulently received public assistance benefits to which he was not entitled. He stole approximately $15,840 in MassHealth benefits from October 2008 to July 2016, and $12,222 in Supplemental