Pinellas Park Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Identity Theft And Benefits Fraud
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Pinellas Park man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for stealing government benefits and using a fraudulent Social Security number.
Kellis Dion Jackson, 63, also known as Chandler Dante Alexander, was found guilty in August of making false statements to a federal agency, theft of government property, and fraudulent use of a Social Security number.
According to trial evidence, Jackson used a fake identity to obtain a Social Security number and driver's license and even get married.
He then used his real identity to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and food assistance benefits, while concealing his marriage and work activity. This allowed him to receive benefits he was not entitled to.
In addition to the prison sentence, Jackson was ordered to pay over $46,000 in restitution.
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