A Solon, Iowa couple has been sentenced to four years of probation for making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
Donna and Randall Hanson of Solon, Iowa, were sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey on August 30, 2016 for their crimes.
The couple pleaded guilty on May 26, 2016 to making false statements. Donna Hanson also pleaded guilty to an additional count of failure to disclose information to the Social Security Administration.
According to the plea agreement, Donna received Social Security Disability Income benefits since January 2000. In 2005, 2010, and on April 4, 2014, when the Social Security Administration did a review of her benefits, Donna reported that she was not married to Randall. Randall also submitted a signed statement on April 4, 2014, indicating that he was not married to Donna.
However, Donna and Randall told the Veterans Administration (VA) in 2003 that they were married, which impacted the amount of benefits Randall received. On August 13, 2004, the VA issued a ruling that determined Randall and Donna had been married since October 1999. Because of the false statements to the Social Security Administration, Donna was overpaid by $24,695.95.
The matter was investigated by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Defendant: Donna Hanson and Randall Hanson
Criminal Charges: Making false statements, failure to disclose information to the Social Security Administration
City and State: Solon, Iowa
Exact Date: May 26, 2016 (plea), August 30, 2016 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: Four years of probation
Dollar Amounts: $24,695.95 (overpayment)
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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