Carol Bilodeau, Bankruptcy and Social Security Fraud, Maine 2019

Maine Woman Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy and Social Security Fraud

PORTLAND, Maine: In a shocking turn of events, 69-year-old Carol Bilodeau of Wayne, Maine has pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud and Social Security fraud charges in federal court.

According to court records, between September and December 2019, Bilodeau initiated two fraudulent Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings and submitted filings to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Portland containing numerous false statements.

In her bankruptcy filings, Bilodeau falsely represented another person’s name, Social Security number and employment information as her own. She also used a fake email address she had created to further the bankruptcy fraud.

The FBI and the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General investigated the case. Bilodeau faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 on both charges, and up to three years of supervised release. She will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.

As the investigation unfolds, it is clear that Bilodeau's actions were a calculated attempt to deceive the system and gain an unfair advantage. The consequences of her actions will be severe, and she will be held accountable for her crimes.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in all aspects of life, particularly when dealing with sensitive information such as bankruptcy and Social Security benefits.

Carol Bilodeau, 69, of Wayne, Maine, pleaded guilty to:

• Bankruptcy fraud
• Social Security fraud

She will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office.

City and State: Portland, Maine

Exact Date: September-December 2019

Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty to bankruptcy and Social Security fraud charges

Dollar Amount: Up to $250,000 fine

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/kennebec-county-woman-pleads-guilty-bankruptcy-and-social-security-fraud-charges