Tampa Woman Charged in Social Security and Pension Fraud Scheme
Rebecca Stewart Vaughn, 64, of Tampa, Florida, has been charged by federal indictment in the United States with four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money. The indictment was announced by U.S. The source states that the case involves a fraud scheme to obtain Social Security and pension benefits by disposing of Vaughn's aunt's body to conceal her death. No additional details on the timing of the conduct or the amounts allegedly obtained are provided in the source text. The indictment also gives notice that the United States is seeking forfeiture of more than $75,000,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Rhode Island Grand Jury Indicts Providence Man in SNAP Identity Fraud Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against Felipe Almonte Polanco, 57, of Providence, in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The indictment charges Polanco with wire fraud, theft of public money, false representation of a Social Security number, and aggravated identity theft. The case centers on allegations that he used the identities of deceased and other individuals in the benefit scheme. The source identifies the matter as a federal criminal proceeding in Rhode Island. No further facts are provided on the amount of benefits involved,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 01:32 LONDON
