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New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Theft
MYRNA SHILOH, 56, of New Orleans, has been brought to justice for her role in a brazen scheme to steal over $152,000 in Social Security benefits from a deceased individual.
According to court documents, SHILOH lived with Individual “A” until her death on May 16, 1998. Despite being deceased, checks continued to be sent from the Social Security Administration to Individual “A’s” address in New Orleans. From February 3, 1999 to March 3, 2015, SHILOH cashed the checks totaling $152,179.60.
But that was not all – SHILOH took her scheme to new heights by forging the name of Individual “A” on the checks and depositing them into her own account. She even changed her address after Hurricane Katrina in an attempt to keep receiving the checks.
SHILOH now faces a possible maximum sentence of ten years in prison and/or a fine of $250,000, as well as up to three years of supervised release. She will also be ordered to pay restitution to the Social Security Administration.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the United States Secret Service, Office of Inspector General in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Carter K. D. Guice, Jr. of the Fraud Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
SHILOH is set to be sentenced on July 21, 2016, and will have to face the consequences of her actions. The people of New Orleans will be watching closely to see justice served.
It’s a stark reminder that stealing from those who need it most is a serious offense, and those who commit such crimes will be held accountable. The people of New Orleans deserve to know that their public funds are being used for the right purposes, not lining the pockets of thieves.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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