A Quincy resident was sentenced in federal court in Boston for fraudulently claiming Social Security disability benefits. Crystal Gesumaria, 41, received a three-year probation sentence and was ordered to repay $93,603 in restitution by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. Gesumaria had previously admitted guilt to one count of misdemeanor theft of government money after her charges in October 2024.
Gesumaria collected $93,603 in Social Security Administration disability benefits between July 2013 and August 2022 by not reporting her marriage in 2013. She also provided misleading statements about her marital status to the SSA. Having received Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits since March 2005, Gesumaria's status as a married individual with few exceptions would have made her ineligible for such benefits.
The SSA informed her of the eligibility criteria upon starting DAC benefits and reminded her of the need to report any marital status changes. During a review in 2016, Gesumaria submitted forms and an affidavit from her husband depicting him as a “friend” or “roommate.” When approached by an SSA employee in May 2022 about allegations she was married, Gesumaria denied any knowledge of the marriage.
Announcing today's proceedings, United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Amy Connelly, Special Agent-in-Charge with the SSA, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Investigations, Boston Field Division, disclosed the case update. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Nagelberg of the Major Crimes Unit pursued the legal action.
