Medford Woman Indicted for Disclosing Social Security Numbers

BOSTON – A Medford woman was arrested today for unlawfully disclosing Social Security numbers.                                 

Lynrolte Cezaire, 27, was indicted on unlawful disclosure of Social Security numbers between July 2011 and April 2014.

The statute provides for a sentence of no greater than five years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater, and restitution.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. 

United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz; Scott Antolik, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division; Phillip Coyne, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations; Lisa A. Quinn, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service; William P. Offord, Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation in Boston; John Gibbons, U.S. Marshal of the U.S. Marshals Service, District of Massachusetts; and Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco, made the announcement today.  The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Landry of Ortiz’s Major Crimes Unit.

Members of the public who have questions, concerns, or information regarding this case should email usama.victimassistance@usdoj.gov.

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