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Defendant Name, Crime, State Year
ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Meadville, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie on charges of theft of government property and social security fraud, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
The two-count indictment named Jennifer Renee Dzera, 35, of Meadville, Pennsylvania as the sole defendant. According to the indictment presented to the court, from August 2011 to July 2014, Dzera, after applying to receive Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) Benefits on her son’s behalf, knowingly and willfully converted those benefits to her own use.
By doing so, Dzera received payments, valuing approximately $22,250, to which she knew she was not entitled. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Dzera’s alleged actions have left many questioning the integrity of the social security system.
The indictment highlights the need for vigilance in preventing such fraud schemes. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how this case will unfold.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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