MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota woman has been accused of stealing a significant sum of money from the Social Security Administration. Kimberly Joann Wauzynski, 33, of Eveleth, was indicted for her alleged role in stealing more than $27,000 in Social Security benefits.
According to the indictment, Wauzynski stole approximately $27,851.08 from the Social Security Administration between September 2008 and May 2012. The indictment alleges that she concealed the true nature of her living arrangements from the SSA in order to continue receiving benefits on behalf of her child.
The indictment states that Wauzynski failed to report the fact that the father of her child was living with her and her child, and was supporting the household. This is a requirement under the law for beneficiaries of SSI payments.
If convicted, Wauzynski faces a potential maximum penalty of ten years in prison on each charge. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John E. Kokkinen, and is the result of an investigation by the SSA-Office of Inspector General.
An indictment is a determination by a grand jury that there is probable cause to believe that offenses have been committed by a defendant. It is not a guarantee of guilt, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty at trial.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency when dealing with government benefits. The Social Security Administration relies on its beneficiaries to report any changes in their living arrangements or sources of income in order to ensure that benefits are being allocated fairly and accurately.
Defendant: Kimberly Joann Wauzynski
Criminal Charges: One count of theft of public money and one count of supplemental security income (“SSI”) benefits fraud
City and State: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: August 13, 2013
Sentence: Potential maximum penalty of ten years in prison on each charge
Dollar Amount: $27,851.08
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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