Fraudulent Government Benefits Scheme Exposed in Norwood
BOSTON – A brazen scheme to defraud the government of thousands of dollars has landed a Norwood woman in hot water. Karen Nolan, 64, was arrested today in connection with fraudulently receiving federal workers’ compensation benefits and disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the charging document, from approximately November 2017 through August 2021, Nolan repeatedly stole federal workers’ compensation benefits, as well as Social Security disability benefits from approximately July 2019 through August 2021.
It is alleged that in April 2019, Nolan falsely reported to the SSA that she had not worked since 2017 due to a medical disability but was actively employed at a dermatology practice at the time. It is further alleged that Nolan made similar false statements to the Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs in May 2021.
Nolan will make an initial appearance this afternoon before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Jennifer Boal. The charges of theft of public funds each provide for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. The charges of making a false statement each provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.
Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell; Christopher Algieri, Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Northeast Field Office; Jermaine Jack, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division; and Kate Mulligan, Chief of Investigations, Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts, made the announcement today. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Burzycki of Mendell’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Nolan is facing two counts of theft of public funds and two counts of making false statements.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Karen Nolan, 64 years old.
Criminal Charges: Two counts of theft of public funds and two counts of making false statements.
City and State: Norwood, Massachusetts.
Crime Date: Approximately November 2017 through August 2021.
Sentence or Outcome: Nolan will make an initial appearance before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Jennifer Boal.
Dollar Amounts: Up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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