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Juniata County Woman Sentenced to Six Months' Home Confinement for Social Security and Housing Choice Voucher Program Fraud
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – In a shocking revelation, Doris Santana, a 54-year-old resident of Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to six months' home confinement for social security fraud and theft of public money related to her theft of social security and federal housing funds.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, between February 2008 and December 2021, Santana was a participant in the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provided rental assistance to eligible recipients. Between May 2018 and September 2024, Santana also received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
In April 2011, Santana married Individual 1. However, Santana concealed the marriage from the SSA and HUD. Santana's marriage to, cohabitation with, and receipt of income from Individual 1 rendered Santana ineligible to receive SSI and Housing Choice Voucher Program funds.
As a result, Santana perpetrated a brazen scheme to defraud the government out of millions of dollars. The full extent of her deceitful actions has left many in the community stunned.
Judge Jennifer P. Wilson, United States District Judge, handed down the sentence, ordering Santana to pay $141,055.10 in restitution. The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration's Office of Inspector General and Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney David C. Williams prosecuted the case.
Santana, a resident of Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, will serve six months in home confinement for her crimes. Her sentencing date was May 22, 2025. The exact date of her crimes was between February 2008 and December 2021, and between May 2018 and September 2024. Her charges include social security fraud and theft of public money.
The Juniata County resident will also pay $141,055.10 in restitution, a testament to the gravity of her crimes. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability and the consequences of defrauding the government.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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