New Orleans, LA – In a stark reminder of the greed that can infect even close family, Jerry Campbell, age 60, of Avondale, Louisiana, has been sentenced to face the music for his theft of Social Security funds. United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced yesterday that Campbell was sentenced for Theft of Government Funds, violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.
The case unraveled when it was discovered that Campbell had been using his late sister’s Chase Bank ATM card to withdraw money from her Social Security account following her death in November 2013. An investigation by the SSA Office of Inspector General and the Louisiana State Police revealed the extent of Campbell’s deceit, as he failed to report his sister’s passing and siphoned off approximately $32,836.00 in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Campbell, caught red-handed with his own admission, confessed on January 22, 2018, that he used the ATM card for personal expenses, knowing full well that he was not entitled to his sister’s Social Security benefits. The brazen theft of funds from a deceased loved one’s account is a shocking violation of trust and the law.
U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance did not mince words in her sentence, imposing three (3) years of probation on Campbell and ordering him to repay the Social Security Administration the full $32,836.00 in restitution. The severity of the penalty underscores the serious nature of the crime and serves as a warning against such illegal actions.
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser commended the SSA Office of Inspector General and the Louisiana State Police for their relentless pursuit of justice in this case. Assistant U. S. Attorney Brian M. Klebba, Supervisor of the Financial Crimes Unit, handled the prosecution with precision and integrity.
This is a case that hits close to home, as it highlights the vulnerability of Social Security systems when they are preyed upon by individuals who abuse their power and trust. Campbell’s sentence serves as a stark warning against such behavior and reiterates the commitment of law enforcement to protect these vital programs from fraud and financial exploitation.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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