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Christopher D. Leon, 56, was sentenced in Boston federal court on September 30, 2026, after pleading guilty to receiving stolen government money, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. The court imposed one day of prison deemed served, three years of supervised release and $87,817 in restitution.
What the DOJ says happened
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the case involved Social Security disability benefits totaling approximately $87,817, received from November 2019 through August 2025. According to the October 2, 2026, sentencing announcement, Leon lived with a woman who had applied for disability benefits when she died. The Social Security Administration mailed a notice of award to Leon’s address.
The release says the payments were then deposited directly into the deceased beneficiary’s bank account and that Leon used her debit card to withdraw the money from ATMs each month. The announcement does not identify the beneficiary or describe a relationship beyond saying they lived together. This account is the government’s description of the conduct.
Charge, plea and sentence
- May 2026: Leon was charged with one count of receiving stolen government money or property, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
- June 2026: He pleaded guilty to that count, according to the release.
- September 30, 2026: U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs sentenced him in Boston federal court to one day of prison deemed served and three years of supervised release. The court also ordered $87,817 in restitution.
The approximately $87,817 in benefits and the $87,817 restitution order are figures specific to this case; they are not statistics about Social Security fraud overall. The sentencing announcement does not give the judge’s reasoning.
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Reporting suspected benefit fraud in Massachusetts
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts says members of the public can report suspected benefit fraud in Massachusetts by calling 1-855-SCAM-MA-1 (855-722-6621). The office also noted its Benefit & Voter Fraud Team, announced March 26, 2026. The hotline is a Massachusetts-specific contact.
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