US EditionCanadian man sentenced to 2 1/2 years in U.S. Social Security fraud
- Ellis Kingsep, a 77-year-old Canadian living legally in the United States, received a prison term of 30 months in Fairbanks, Alaska, for committing Social Security fraud.
- Kingsep executed a scheme from about 1995 to 2023 that caused Social Security benefits meant for his mother to be sent to accounts he controlled.
- Investigators found evidence including fake IDs, foreign passports in his name, and documents with his mother's signature after his arrest in July 2024.
- Kingsep pleaded guilty on December 10, 2024, to mail fraud, was ordered to pay full restitution of over $420,000, a $50,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
- The case underscores the U.S. Attorney Office's renewed commitment to combat Social Security fraud and protect federal program funds from complex schemes.
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Canadian National sentenced in nearly 30-year Social Security benefit fraud scheme - Alaska Native News
U.S. Attorney’s Office discusses priority to prosecute Social Security fraud in Alaska. FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Ellis Kingsep, aka “Ellis King,” 77, a Canadian National lawfully residing in the U.S., was sentenced today to two and a half years in prison and is ordered to pay full restitution for stealing over $420,000 in Social Security […]
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Canadian man sentenced to 2 1/2 years in U.S. Social Security fraud
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