Justice Department charges 17 individuals in Social Security fraud scheme, recovering $1.34 million

The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division has charged 17 individuals in connection with over $1.3 million in intended losses to Social Security Administration benefit programs. These enforcement actions, conducted between August 21 and September 18, targeted fraud schemes including individuals allegedly concealing deceased relatives to continue receiving benefits. This demonstrates ongoing efforts to combat financial fraud against public programs.