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Bradenton Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds
Tampa, Florida – A 54-year-old Bradenton woman has been indicted on multiple charges, including theft of government funds, making a false statement to a federal agency, and presenting counterfeit or forged securities.
Roselle Fitzgerald, a former title-closer at various law firms, allegedly received Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits to which she was not entitled. According to the indictment, Fitzgerald made material false statements to employees of the Social Security Administration regarding her work activity.
In addition to the theft of government funds, Fitzgerald also faces charges for possessing counterfeit or forged checks from the law firms where she was employed and using the means of identification of others in connection with the counterfeit or forged checks.
The indictment, which was returned by a grand jury, charges Fitzgerald with one count of theft of government funds, two counts of making a false statement to a federal agency, seven counts of presenting counterfeit or forged securities, and three counts of fraudulent use of a means of identification.
If convicted, Fitzgerald faces a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment on each count of fraudulent use of a means of identification, 10 years in prison on the theft of government funds count and for each count of presenting counterfeit or forged securities, and up to 5 years’ imprisonment on each count of false statement to a federal agency.
The United States is also seeking a money judgment in the amount of $192,091.20, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct.
Fitzgerald is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General and the Sarasota Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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