A Levittown man will face probation for welfare fraud.
Shawn D. Dutcher, 34, pled no contest to defrauding the welfare system and was recently sentenced to one year probation. He will also have to pay restitution and costs. State officials added that he has been disqualified from receiving cash assistance for six months.
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Dutcher was one of 26 people the Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General announced pled guilty to or were sentenced for their crimes recently.
“Assistance is available for those who qualify for benefits. Unfortunately there are those individuals who cheat the welfare system and take away funds from Pennsylvanians in need,” Inspector General Michael A. Sprow said.
State officials work with local public welfare officials to “identify suspected cases of public assistance fraud and with local district attorneys to bring the cases to prosecution,” a press release said.
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The Office of Inspector General uses tips from concerned citizens. To report suspected fraud, call the Welfare Fraud Tipline at 1-800-932-0582. Callers may remain anonymous.
