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Former Social Security Employee Sentenced for Fraud
A former Social Security employee has been sentenced to prison for her role in a multi-year embezzlement scheme. Sharon Ramos, 56, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to pay $550,383.66 in restitution to the Social Security Administration.
Ramos was convicted in November 2017 of 12 counts of making false entries in government records, two counts of conversion of government money, and one count of wire fraud. The scheme, which lasted from January 2008 to December 2013, involved Ramos making false and fictitious representations in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) accounts of numerous SSI claimants.
The improper entries in the accounts resulted in numerous SSI claimants obtaining payments they were not eligible to receive, with Ramos fraudulently converting money belonging to the Social Security Administration. The scheme was uncovered by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, as part of an investigation.
U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II praised the work of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General in rooting out fraud and corruption, saying, ‘When a public employee misuses her position to break the law and violate the public trust, we will hold the employee accountable for her actions by prosecution.’
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Luke N. Reilander and Frank E. Schaffer. Ramos’s sentence serves as a warning to public employees who would misuse their position for personal gain.
The investigation and prosecution of Ramos’s case demonstrate the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. The Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, continues to work to prevent and detect fraud and corruption within the agency.
Ramos’s case is a reminder that public corruption will not be tolerated, and those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable. The sentence handed down to Ramos is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement to upholding the public trust.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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