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Social Security Claims Specialist Arrested for Alleged Fraud and Identity Theft and Misappropriating at Least $680,000 in Fraudulent Benefits

JusticeCHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—June 12, 2018
By: Rosemary Piser

Anne Aroste, 42, a claims specialist for the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has been indicted on federal fraud and identity theft charges for allegedly approving and pocketing at least $680,000 in fraudulent benefits. Aroste worked at the SSA’s field office in Aurora and was responsible for processing applications for Social Security benefits via the agency’s electronic records system.

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According to the indictment, Aroste allegedly created fraudulent applications for…

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