Greenbelt, Maryland – The gritty streets of Gaithersburg witnessed a pivotal moment as Rebecca Lynn Biglow, a 42-year-old resident, was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for her brazen scheme to defraud unemployment insurance benefits. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow also ordered four years and 10 months of supervised release following the prison term.
Biglow’s criminal activities reached their pinnacle when she manipulated the system, submitting four fraudulent claims that resulted in $71,022 being paid by DLLR. This figure included her deceitful assertions of working at various businesses, including a home cleaning service, a candle business, and even for an individual, all while under court supervision for prior bank fraud convictions.
“Rebecca Biglow’s actions are a stark reminder that fraud does not go unpunished,” said U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein. “She attempted to exploit the unemployment system while still serving time for previous crimes.”
The saga began on September 9, 2009, when Biglow falsely claimed wages from a home cleaning service she never worked at. Over the following years, she repeated this deceit, filing false claims under various aliases and identities.
In addition to her prison term, Biglow was ordered to pay $71,022 in restitution and forfeiture. The Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General and DLLR’s Division of Financial Regulation were commended for their diligent work in the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas P. Windom prosecuted the case, ensuring justice was served for this flagrant abuse of the unemployment insurance system.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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