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Massachusetts unemployment insurance fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of unemployment insurance fraud prosecuted in Massachusetts since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-10-05Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to Two Years in Federal PrisonSentenced$1.1M
2026-08-26Massachusetts State Representative Charged With Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money LaunderingCharged$700K
2026-08-11Former Department of Labor Employee Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $40,000 in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance BenefitsSentenced$46K
2026-06-05New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Obstruction of JusticeSentenced—
2026-06-01Illegal Alien Indicted for COVID-Relief Fraud and Federal Assistance Benefit FraudCharged—
2026-05-28Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Sentenced for COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudSentenced$55K
2026-05-21Former TSA Security Officer Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment AssistanceSentenced$48K
2026-04-02Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudPleaded guilty$44K
2026-02-12Former TSA Security Officer Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment AssistancePleaded guilty$48K
2026-02-04Boston Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Bank Fraud and Wire FraudSentenced$67K
2026-01-30Former Massachusetts State Senator Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Obstruction of Justice and False StatementsSentenced—
2026-01-23New Hampshire Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of JusticePleaded guilty—
2025-12-17Former TSA Security Officer Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment AssistanceCharged$48K
2025-11-25Former Suffolk County Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID Unemployment and Loan FraudPleaded guilty$55K
2025-09-10Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to COVID Unemployment FraudPleaded guilty$43K
2025-04-23Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty to $10 Million Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud SchemePleaded guilty$10M
2025-02-13Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claim for Brazilian ResidentPleaded guilty—
2025-02-03Malden Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $100,000 in COVID-Relief FundsSentenced$105K

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.

Where to report unemployment insurance fraud in Massachusetts

Unemployment insurance fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting unemployment insurance fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Massachusetts, and Unemployment cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Unemployment fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Massachusetts?

18 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 8.5% of all Unemployment announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.

How do I report unemployment insurance fraud in Massachusetts?

Department of Unemployment Assistance – Report unemployment benefits fraud; Department of Labor OIG hotline; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. DOL OIG hotline
  3. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)