A North Adams woman has been convicted of concealing her marriage from the Social Security Administration to secure unauthorized payments.
Nancy Killackey, 54, pleaded guilty to fraudulent concealment to secure unauthorized social security payments in U.S. District Court in Springfield on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
The defendant, a North Adams resident, fraudulently concealed her 2001 marriage to secure $72,635 in Social Security Supplemental Security Income payments. Her husband’s income made her ineligible for the benefit.
When confronted by federal agents, Killackey falsely claimed that her marriage did not take place due to her husband having a heart attack on their wedding day.
The statute under which Killackey was charged allows for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and restitution.
United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz and Scott Antolik, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, made the announcement today. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven H. Breslow.
The exact sentence for Killackey has not been determined. Sentences are typically less than the maximum penalties and are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
This case highlights the importance of accurately reporting marriage information to the Social Security Administration to ensure the integrity of the social security system.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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