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Lawrence Man Indicted for Identity Fraud
A Lawrence man has been hit with identity fraud charges for living under a false identity, using the name and Social Security number of a U.S. citizen. According to court documents, the individual, referred to as ‘John Doe,’ has been using the name and Social Security number of a U.S. citizen, which is a federal offense.
The indictment comes after a federal grand jury in Boston returned charges of misrepresenting a Social Security number, making a false statement concerning a health care benefit program, and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, ‘John Doe’ faces up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 for the initial charges.
The charge of aggravated identity theft, a mandatory two-year sentence, will be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
‘John Doe,’ who is currently in state custody on unrelated charges, will appear by videoconference at a later date in the U.S. District Court in Boston for an initial appearance and arraignment.
The charges were announced by United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling, Michael Shea, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Boston, and Phillip M. Coyne, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Abely of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the indictment are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
An investigation into the identity fraud charges is ongoing. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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