A notorious scammer was brought to justice yesterday in a federal court in Tampa, Florida.
Keith Allen Courtney, a 53-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for conspiracy to defraud the Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to court documents, Courtney conspired to defraud the SSA by concealing his work activity while applying for and receiving SSA Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB). Based on the false and incomplete information provided by Courtney, SSA approved his application for DIB and issued monthly benefit payments on his behalf.
In total, Courtney received $71,208 in DIB to which he was not entitled between February 2016 and May 2020.
Courtney pled guilty to the charges on April 12, 2024.
The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General.
The court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $71,208, the proceeds of the conspiracy.
Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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