Quincy Woman Charged with Social Security Fraud

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Defendant allegedly stole disability benefits for nine years

BOSTON - A Quincy woman was charged today in federal court in Boston with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits.

Crystal Gesumaria, 41, was charged with one count of theft of government money. She will appear in court at a later date.

According to the charging documents, July 2013 to August 2022, Gesumaria stole approximately $93,603 in Social Security disability benefits.

The misdemeanor charge of theft of government money provides for a sentence of up to one year in prison, one year of supervised release, five years of probation and a fine of $100,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division made the announcement today. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Nagelberg of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Updated October 21, 2024