A Michigan woman entrusted with managing Social Security benefits for her elderly disabled uncle allegedly took nearly $121,000 over seven years while prosecutors say he lived without running water, electricity or heat
- Representative Image (AI-generated)A case from Michigan is among several Social Security fraud cases announced by the US Department of Justice as part of a nationwide enforcement effort targeting the misuse of federal benefits.
- According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Laura Whisenant allegedly misused nearly $121,000 in Social Security benefits belonging to her elderly, mentally disabled uncle over a period of seven years.
- The DOJ says Whisenant was serving as his representative payee, a role that allowed her to manage the benefits on his behalf.
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- Representative Image (AI-generated)A case from Michigan is among several Social Security fraud cases announced by the US Department of Justice as part of a nationwide enforcement effort targeting the misuse of federal benefits.
- According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Laura Whisenant allegedly misused nearly $121,000 in Social Security benefits belonging to her elderly, mentally disabled uncle over a period of seven years.
- The DOJ says Whisenant was serving as his representative payee, a role that allowed her to manage the benefits on his behalf.
Sources: Times of India