Denise Walls Ama, 64, of Haverford, Pennsylvania, was charged today by information with one count of theft of government funds, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. According to the information, the defendant’s mother died in May 2006 yet she continued to receive retirement benefits intended for her mother until January 2015. The defendant’s alleged actions resulted in a loss to the government of approximately $108,306.
If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 10 years in prison, up to three‑years of supervised release, restitution to the government of $108,306, a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General and is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Christopher E. Parisi.
An information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.