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Defendant Indicted For Mail Fraud and Identity Theft
Houston, TX – In a shocking turn of events, local resident Simone Nicole Gary, 35, has been arrested and charged with 35 counts of mail fraud, Social Security fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
According to the indictment, Gary used the name and personal identifiers, including a Social Security number, of another individual to obtain employment at Houston area medical clinics between July 2009 and August 2012.
She then allegedly submitted fraudulent applications to the American Kidney Fund for grants to patients to assist with dialysis treatments. The American Kidney Fund sent grant checks to Gary, who used the funds for her personal benefit.
The indictment alleges 27 counts of mail fraud, two counts of Social Security fraud, and six counts of identity theft. If convicted, Gary faces up to 20 years in prison on each count of mail fraud, as well as up to five years imprisonment for each count of Social Security fraud.
Additionally, Gary faces an additional two years on each count of aggravated identity theft, which must be served consecutively to any other prison term imposed. All charges also carry a possible $250,000 fine if convicted.
The case was investigated by the Secret Service and Social Security Administration – Office of Inspector General and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John Braddock.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law. Simone Nicole Gary is expected to make her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge George Hanks at 2:00 p.m.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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