Jennifer Neal, Social Security Fraud and Theft of Government Funds, Pennsylvania 2023

Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

A resident of Pittsburgh has been sentenced in federal court to four years of probation, including 90 days of home detention, on her conviction of Social Security fraud and theft of government funds, announced United States Attorney Scott W. Brady today.

United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on Jennifer Neal, age 39, on the conviction of knowingly and willfully making two false statements material to her right to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits.

According to information presented to the court, Neal falsely stated that two minor children had lived with her from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Additionally, between March 2012 and February 2017, Neal received and converted approximately $66,804.85 in Supplemental Security Income benefits to which she knew she was not entitled.

Prior to imposing sentence, Judge Hornak stated that the sentence imposed was justified due to the seriousness of the offense conduct, as well as the defendant’s employment history, lack of any criminal record, and acceptance of responsibility.

Assistant United States Attorney Adam N. Hallowell prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

United States Attorney Brady commended the Social Security Administration – Office of Inspector General for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Jennifer Neal. The sentence was imposed on Jennifer Neal, a resident of Pittsburgh, for Social Security fraud and theft of government funds, on an unspecified date. Jennifer Neal, 39, was sentenced to four years of probation, including 90 days of home detention. The conviction stems from Neal knowingly and willfully making two false statements material to her right to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits. Neal received and converted approximately $66,804.85 in Supplemental Security Income benefits to which she knew she was not entitled between March 2012 and February 2017.

The defendant, Jennifer Neal, was a resident of Pittsburgh at the time of the offense. The crime occurred in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jennifer Neal’s sentence was imposed on an unspecified date by United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/judge-sentences-pittsburgh-woman-social-security-fraud-and-theft-government-funds