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Identity Theft Case Looms for Williamsport Double Homicide Suspect

Williamsport, Pennsylvania – A Williamsport man accused of a double homicide must wait for a decision on whether he will go to trial for allegedly using his son’s Social Security number illegally. District Judge Christian D. Frey is taking time to review a legal matter concerning identity theft before making a ruling on Troy Bennett Bailey, Sr., 57. Bailey, from Williamsport, faces charges related to the use of someone else’s identifying information without consent. The …

Social Security Scam: Freeport Woman Charged in $48K Theft from Deceased Grandmother’s Account

Hempstead, New York – A Freeport woman, Alexandria Sobrane, 46, has been charged by Nassau County prosecutors for allegedly embezzling over $48,000 in Social Security benefits from her deceased grandmother’s account. The incident involved cashing checks meant for her grandmother, Hannah Sobrane, who passed away in 2008 after receiving benefits under the pen name Babe Power. Prosecutors revealed that Alexandria continued to cash these checks at a local grocery store, amounting to the substantial sum …

Identity Theft Scheme Lands Ohio Woman in Jail for Stealing Social Security Benefits from Dead Child

Cincinnati, Ohio – A 56-year-old woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been imprisoned for assuming the Social Security identity of a deceased child and illicitly obtaining substantial financial benefits. Christina Vaskovsky’s criminal activities include pilfering $14,500 from an employer in 2008, subsequently evading her court appearance and prompting a warrant for her arrest. In 2010, she embarked on a new scheme, adopting the personal details of a child who had passed away in 1977, born in …

Identity Theft: Cincinnati Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud After Stealing Dead Child’s Identity

Cincinnati, Ohio – A 56-year-old woman, Christina Vaskovsky, pleaded guilty to social security fraud after stealing the identity of a deceased child. Vaskovsky managed to evade criminal prosecution and obtain thousands of dollars in benefits using the stolen identity. Originally charged in November 2023, she now faces consequences for her actions. Court documents reveal a history of fraudulent activities by Vaskovsky, including a previous indictment in Hamilton County back in July 2008 for embezzling $14,500 …

Union Pension Fund Theft: O’Fallon Man Charged with Stealing $138,000

St. Louis, Missouri – A 43-year-old man from O’Fallon is facing charges for allegedly embezzling over $138,000 from his ex-wife’s union pension fund. Bryan Lee Williams has been charged with theft of $25,000 or more and forgery, both classified as felonies by St. Louis prosecutors. Currently, he is being held at the St. Louis Justice Center without the option of posting bail. The alleged crime was discovered when the victim reported to authorities that Williams …

Elderly Woman Dies Following Violent Snatch Theft in Bangsar; Police Investigate Possible Homicide Charges

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A snatch theft in Kuala Lumpur has taken a grave turn with the death of 78-year-old Lim Foong Mei, sparking what may now escalate to a homicide investigation. The incident gained national attention in October when CCTV footage of the violent act went viral. On October 7, while walking to a local shop along Jalan Limau Manis in the early morning hours, Lim was brutally attacked by a motorcyclist who attempted …

Hyderabad Teens Arrested After Violent Spree Involving Advocate Attack and Theft

Hyderabad, India — Two 17-year-old boys were apprehended by local authorities in Hyderabad following a series of criminal activities including the violent assault on a BJP legal cell advocate and the robbery of a mobile phone from a local watchman. The captured juveniles were found in possession of stolen goods and are currently facing charges related to these incidents. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Akula Chandrasekar, detailed that the culprits’ spree began in Abids, a bustling …

Retirement Impact: Social Security “Legalized Theft” Affects Public Employees

Norwich, Connecticut – After years of dedicated service as a patrolman in Norwich, Larry Rice found himself facing a surprising obstacle in his retirement years. Upon applying for his Social Security benefits in 2003, he was shocked to learn that he would only receive about half of his entitled benefits due to a little-known provision called the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The WEP, established to adjust benefits and prevent “double-dipping” in retirement income, disproportionately affects …

Scheme Unveiled: North Carolina Couple Pleads Guilty to Multi-Decade Identity Theft

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A couple in Huntersville, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to a long-running fraudulent scheme involving stolen identities, as confirmed by United States Attorney Adair Boroughs in South Carolina. The scheme involved the use of identities from individuals who passed away as children almost 80 years ago. 75-year-old Gayle Smith Gay of Huntersville was sentenced to five years of probation and 240 days of home confinement after pleading guilty to the theft of government …

Delivery Driver Tragically Killed in Alleged Vehicle Theft, Suspect Arrested on Murder Charges

London, U.K. – A tragic incident unfolded in northeast London when a delivery driver lost his life during what appears to be the theft of his van. Authorities have since apprehended a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder related to the harrowing event. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, sparking an immediate police investigation. Reports indicate that the delivery driver, identified as a 33-year-old man employed by a local distribution company, was making deliveries at …