Verona woman accused of swindling $57,621 in government funds
A 69-year-old woman from Verona, Pennsylvania is facing serious time behind bars after allegedly swindling over $57,000 in government funds.
Deborah E. Matthews, a resident of Allegheny County, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of theft of government money, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
According to the indictment, Matthews converted $57,621.40 in Social Security Title XVI, Supplemental Security Income benefits to her own use between December 2004 and September 2012, benefits she knew she was not entitled to receive.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Mary McKeen Houghton is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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