LAM NGUYEN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS
LAM NGUYEN, age 40, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled
guilty in federal court today before U.S. District Judge Stanwood R. Duval, Jr., to theft of
government funds, announced U. S. Attorney Dana Boente.
According to court documents, NGUYEN’s mother was receiving social security benefits
before her death. When she died, these benefits should have terminated. However, NGUYEN
continued to receive the benefit checks, which were sent to his residence. NGUYEN deposited
the checks into his bank account. NGUYEN converted these funds to his personal use knowing
that he was not entitled to receive those benefits.
NGUYEN faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a fine of $250,000.00
and three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. Sentencing is set
for May 15, 2013.
The case was investigated by the United States Social Security Administration- Office of Inspector General, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Loan “Mimi” Nguyen.
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If you believe you have been a victim of fraud from a person or an organization soliciting relief funds on behalf of storm victims or have knowledge of waste, abuse, or allegations of mismanagement involving disaster relief operations, contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud toll free at: (866) 720-5721. You can also fax information to: (225) 334-4707 or e-mail it to: disaster@leo.gov
