Bridgeport Man Admits Stealing Social Security Benefits Delivered to Deceased Father | Office of the Inspector General, SSA Skip to Main Content Office of the Inspector General, SSA Search toggle Menu toggle Search About the OIGOffices Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2016 - 2020 OIG Leadership OIG Timeline Performance Reports Careers About Fraud ReportingSubmit a Report What Is Fraud, Waste, or Abuse? What Do We Investigate? Reporting Other Issues What Info Must I Provide? May I Remain Anonymous? What Will OIG Do With What I Report? Whistleblower Rights and Protection Other Ways to Report Fraud Scam Awareness Audits and InvestigationsAudit Reports Mandatory Reviews Top SSA Management Challenges Retired Management Challenges Audit Work Plans Investigations Cooperative Disability Investigations NewsroomNews Releases Fact Sheets Congressional Testimony Semiannual Reports OIG In the News SSA Anti-Fraud Facts You are hereHome › Audits and Investigations › Investigations › Bridgeport Man Admits Stealing Social Security Benefits Delivered to Deceased Father Bridgeport Man Admits Stealing Social Security Benefits Delivered to Deceased Father Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 Office Affiliation: The Office of InvestigationsFrom the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ADOLFO VARGAS, 43, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today to theft of public funds related to his illegal receipt of Social Security benefits. Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the court proceeding before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez occurred via videoconference. According to court documents and statements made in court, Vargas’ father lawfully received Social Security Administration (“SSA”) monthly Retirement and Survivor Insurance benefit payments. When Vargas’ father became ill, he gave Vargas access to his bank accounts so Vargas could make purchases on his behalf and take care of his affairs after his death. Vargas’ father died in 2006, but the SSA was never informed of his death. Between 2006 and 2019, the SSA deposited approximately $111,000 into Vargas’ father’s account. During that time, Vargas used the account to make numerous ATM cash withdrawals, personal debit transactions and personal online purchases. Vargas is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on June 23, 2021, at which time he faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. Vargas also has agreed to pay $93,092 in restitution. Vargas is released on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing. This matter is being investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan Keefe. Audits and Investigations Audit Reports Mandatory Reviews Top SSA Management Challenges Retired Management Challenges Audit Work Plans Investigations Cooperative Disability Investigations Print Share Subscribe & Connect Sign Up for E-Updates Connect on Facebook Follow on Twitter Watch on YouTube Follow on Instagram Most Popular Content Kevin M. Huse Improve the Prevention, Detection, and Recovery of Improper Payments What Is Fraud, Waste, or Abuse? Submit a Report Office of Inspector General Jobs and Career Opportunities Español RSS e-updates Contact Us About the OIGOffices Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2016 - 2020 OIG Leadership OIG Timeline Performance Reports Careers About Fraud ReportingSubmit a Report What Is Fraud, Waste, or Abuse? What Do We Investigate? Reporting Other Issues What Info Must I Provide? May I Remain Anonymous? What Will OIG Do With What I Report? Whistleblower Rights and Protection Other Ways to Report Fraud Scam Awareness Audits and InvestigationsAudit Reports Mandatory Reviews Top SSA Management Challenges Retired Management Challenges Audit Work Plans Investigations Cooperative Disability Investigations NewsroomNews Releases Fact Sheets Congressional Testimony Semiannual Reports OIG In the News SSA Anti-Fraud Facts Accessibility Privacy FOIA Open Government Digital Strategy Plain Writing Sitemap USA.gov SSA.gov IGNet.gov Oversight.gov This website is produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense.
Bridgeport Man Admits Stealing Social Security Benefits Delivered to Deceased Father
Published by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General on 2021-03-29.
Below is a raw (and likely hideous) rendition of the original report.