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Gina M. Cummings, Bank Fraud, Massachusetts 2025
BOSTON – In a brazen case of financial deception, 60-year-old Charlton woman Gina M. Cummings has been charged with bank fraud for allegedly scheming to obtain over $111,853 in Social Security benefits, private pension payments, and COVID Economic Impact Payments.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Cummings fraudulently obtained the funds by forging the signature of a deceased Social Security beneficiary and pensioner, who passed away in August 2019. She allegedly failed to report the beneficiary’s death to the Social Security Administration, the pension plan, or the bank where the funds were deposited.
Cummings is accused of accessing the improperly paid funds by forging the deceased beneficiary’s name on 84 checks and regularly depleting the account funds through recurring bill payments.
The charge of bank fraud carries a sentence of up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.
The case against Cummings is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Nagelberg of the Major Crimes Unit. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Amy Connelly, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division made the announcement.
Cummings was released on conditions following an initial appearance before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division worked closely with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring this case to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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