Theresa A. Aley, False Statement Regarding Federal Workers’ Compensation Benefits, Florida 2015

Tampa, Florida – In a shocking case of abuse of the workers’ compensation system, Theresa A. Aley (52, Cape Coral) has been ordered to pay $83,465 in restitution to the federal government for making a false statement regarding federal workers’ compensation benefits.

According to court documents, Theresa A. Aley, a former Customer Survey Program Manager at Bolling Air Force Base in Maryland, reported that she had fallen in the ladies’ restroom and had injured her lower spine in April 1998. As a result, she was listed as completely disabled by July 1999 and made application for and was approved to receive federal employee’s compensation benefits.

However, an investigation revealed that Aley’s statement was false. Videotaped surveillance, interviews, and business records amassed during the investigation showed that Aley and her husband were involved in and worked for Aley Enterprises, a magazine distribution business in Cape Coral. Aley presented herself as the owner of Aley Enterprises and was listed on the business checking account, endorsing most of the checks deposited into that account.

Records also showed that money was transferred from the business checking account to Aley’s personal savings account, and she was observed at the business performing tasks that contradicted her claim of being disabled, including climbing into a pickup truck, lifting and loading boxes, and delivering magazines to several businesses in the Cape Coral area.

Aley pleaded guilty to making a false statement regarding federal workers’ compensation benefits on June 16, 2015, and was sentenced to three years of probation, including a 60-day period of house arrest, by U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell on October 30, 2015. The court also ordered Aley to pay $83,465 in restitution to the federal government, which amount was paid in full on November 10, 2015.

This case was investigated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Josie Thomas.

Theresa A. Aley, 52, of Cape Coral, was found guilty of making a false statement regarding federal workers’ compensation benefits. The crime occurred in April 1998, and Aley was sentenced on October 30, 2015. She was ordered to pay $83,465 in restitution and serve three years of probation, including a 60-day period of house arrest.

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