Bangor, ME – Robert Jerome Bond, 46, recently of Gardiner, Maine, was found guilty of theft of public money and aggravated identity theft in a U.S. District Court.
Bond, a Canadian citizen, applied for and received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits using the name of an actual U.S. citizen on January 19, 2011. He was granted over $5,900 in SNAP benefits.
The investigation into Bond’s actions was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Maine Office of the Attorney General, and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Bond faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine for benefit fraud. He must also serve an additional two years in prison for aggravated identity theft.
Contact Chris Ruge, Assistant United States Attorney, at (207) 945-0373 for more information.
Robert Jerome Bond’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting public funds and ensuring the integrity of government programs.
The guilty plea serves as a warning to those who would seek to exploit the system for personal gain.
This case is a collaborative effort between various agencies, demonstrating the power of cooperation in bringing criminals to justice.
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- Jamila Williams-Stevenson, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Connecticut 2024 · Washington
- Edward Williams, Check Fraud and Identity Theft, Connecticut 2024 · New Hampshire
- Robert Richard, Armed Robbery of Pharmacy, Maine 2013 · Missouri
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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