Brooklyn woman charged with stealing $60,000 from Social Security
A 67-year-old Brooklyn woman is accused of stealing a significant amount of money from her deceased mother’s Social Security benefits.
Margaret A. Hovan, 67, of Brooklyn, was recently indicted for theft of government funds, according to the Northern District of Ohio’s Acting U.S. Attorney, Carole S. Rendon.
The indictment alleges that Hovan fraudulently withdrew her deceased mother’s Title II Social Security Survivor’s benefits from May 2011 until December 2014, taking a total of $59,468 to which she was not entitled.
The Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation, and the case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Lisa J. Sanniti.
If convicted, the court will determine the defendant’s sentence after a review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Defendant/respondent: Margaret A. Hovan
Criminal charges: Theft of government funds
City and state: Brooklyn, Ohio
Exact date: May 2011 to December 2014
Sentence or outcome: Currently indicted, awaiting trial
Dollar amounts: $59,468
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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