Clearfield County Woman Charged with Stealing Social Security Benefit Payments

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Clearfield County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on charges of conversion of government funds, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

The two-count indictment named Maryann Bowes-Dailey, 52, of Osceola Mills, Pa.

According to the indictment presented to the court, from June. 1, 2001, to Feb. 28, 2013, Bowes-Dailey received and converted falsely to her own use a total of $149,520.41, which represents 416 separate Social Security Administration benefit payments made to her, to which she was not entitled.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.