Jovanny Concepcion, False Statements, New York 2026
Correction Officer Jovanny Concepcion, 34, of New York, has pleaded guilty to making false statements related to healthcare matters in connection with use of force incidents at Rikers Island. Concepcion fraudulently received at least $232,427.97 in workers' compensation benefits from New York City taxpayers.
Concepcion was employed as a correction officer at Rikers Island and falsely claimed he was injured while on duty during incidents with incarcerated individuals. He received the benefits from the New York State Workers' Compensation Board, which pays from the New York City Treasury.
The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, who praised the work of the New York City Department of Investigation, the New York State Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Concepcion faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for making false statements related to healthcare matters. He is scheduled to be sentenced on September 10, 2026.
The New York City Department of Correction employs hundreds of correction officers at Rikers Island, and the case highlights the need for accountability and transparency in government services. New Yorkers pay high taxes for government services, and our office will continue to hold accountable those who violate public trust, especially when at the expense of personal liberties and taxpayer dollars.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kaiya Arroyo and Stephanie Simon are in charge of the prosecution, which is being handled by the U.S. Attorney's Office Civil Rights and Human Trafficking Unit and the Public Corruption Unit.
Jovanny Concepcion, a 34-year-old New York resident, pleaded guilty to making false statements related to healthcare matters. He received $232,427.97 in benefits and faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Concepcion is scheduled to be sentenced on September 10, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
This case is a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in government services, and our office will continue to work to ensure that those who violate public trust are held accountable.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Jovanny Concepcion
- Criminal Charges: Making False Statements Related to Healthcare Matters
- City and State: New York, New York
- Exact Date: September 10, 2026 (sentencing date)
- Sentence: Up to five years in prison
- Dollar Amount: $232,427.97
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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