A Spring Hill man has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing government funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
David Naylor, 59, was sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for theft of government funds.
According to court documents, Naylor engaged in a scheme to defraud the VA. He made false representations regarding his physical limitations in connection with his application for VA Disability Compensation.
The VA found that Naylor was entitled to Disability Compensation and other related benefits, but these benefits were not legitimate. As a result, Naylor received $549,426.23 in VA benefits to which he was not entitled.
Additionally, Naylor received $181,135.50 in Social Security Disability Insurance benefits as a result of relevant conduct. To rectify the situation, the court ordered Naylor to pay $730,561.73 in restitution.
The case was investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General and the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General. It was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler.
Naylor had pleaded guilty on September 22, 2020. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a forfeiture money judgment against him in the amount of $549,426.23, the proceeds of the offense of conviction.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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