Olney Man Indicted for Social Security Fraud
Theft of Government Funds charges were brought against 49-year-old David Mitchell Carter, an Olney, Illinois resident, in connection with a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration. Carter allegedly stole and converted money belonging to the Social Security Administration, with a value in excess of $1,000.00, by concealing his employment status between January 2008 and January 2014.
According to the indictment, Carter failed to disclose income he earned through employment, which made him ineligible for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. The U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Liam Coonan is prosecuting the matter.
An indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, and Carter is presumed to be innocent of the charge until proven guilty. Under the law, a defendant is entitled to a fair trial at which the United States must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The indictment alleges that Carter engaged in a scheme to defraud the Social Security Administration, resulting in the theft of government funds. If convicted, Carter faces a maximum penalty of ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
The case against Carter serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in dealings with government agencies. Individuals who attempt to defraud the government will be held accountable for their actions.
Defendant Information:
Defendant Name: David Mitchell Carter
City, State: Olney, Illinois
Charge: Theft of Government Funds
Date: July 22, 2015
Sentence: Maximum penalty of ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release if convicted
Amount: Over $1,000.00 in Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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