Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and the District Attorney’s Office investigated cases of reported fraud that received judicial settlement of $30,154 for …
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Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and the District Attorney’s Office investigated cases of reported fraud that received judicial settlement of $30,154 for November and sanctioned individuals to prevent them from receiving further benefits from the programs they allegedly defrauded.
These investigations focused on the crimes of welfare fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, unlawful use of a benefit card, forgery and other violations of the NY State Penal Law.
The programs affected by the reported fraud include SNAP (Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance, Day Care, Medicaid, and HEAP.
Investigations are ongoing and arrests are pending, according to Sr. Investigator Elizabeth Thomas with the DSS and Investigator Edward Tischler with the DA’s office.
They encourage the public to report any suspected welfare fraud activity to the DSS Investigations Unit at 379-2145 or by filing a complaint at www.otda.nygov/welfarefraud. Those making reports may remain anonymous.
