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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE A1 FINANCIAL CRIME HIGH RISK Published 30 Sep 2026 at 12:00 UTC, affecting US

DOJ: Syracuse Woman Charged with Social Security Fraud and Theft of Government Property

Rhonda Cook of Syracuse, New York, appeared in federal court on charges of social security fraud and theft of government property, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office and SSA OIG.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from U.S. Department of Justice, published 30 Sep 2026.

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What happened

Rhonda Cook of Syracuse, New York, appeared in federal court on charges of social security fraud and theft of government property, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office and SSA OIG.

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STATUS NAME ISO PROGRAM IDENTIFIER
Rhonda Cook
Person, accused
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Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General
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  • Review controls for social security fraud detection
  • Assess exposure to government benefit fraud
  • Update staff on recent enforcement actions
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FROM THE NOTICE Rhonda Cook, age 61, of Syracuse, New York made her initial appearance September 14, 2026, in federal court on charges of social security fraud and theft of government property. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Amy Connelly, Special Agent-in-Charge, Boston–New York–Philadelphia Field Division, Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (SSA OIG) made the announcement. U.S. Department of Justice, 30 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC, justice.gov

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