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Grove City Man Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Social Security Benefits
A brazen scheme to swindle the government out of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits has landed a Grove City man in hot water. Alexander Viskovatoff, 57, was sentenced to two years of probation and full restitution in the amount of $27,309.85 for his conviction of theft of government property.
Viskovatoff, a resident of Grove City, Pa., was found to have converted to his own use funds of the Social Security Administration that had been intended to be benefits for his deceased mother. The scheme, which took place from January 2011 to September 2012, was uncovered after an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Shardul S. Desai on behalf of the government. United States Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Viskovatoff.
According to court documents, Viskovatoff used the stolen funds for his own benefit. The exact amount stolen was $27,309.85. This is a clear case of a person taking advantage of a vulnerable system and exploiting the trust placed in him as a recipient of Social Security benefits.
The sentence handed down by United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon is a stark reminder that those who engage in such schemes will be held accountable. Viskovatoff’s sentence serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar actions.
The case is a reminder that the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General is committed to protecting the integrity of the Social Security program and will investigate and prosecute those who seek to steal from it.
In the end, justice has been served, and the public can rest assured that those who attempt to steal from the government will be brought to account.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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