Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
Gordon Bellamy Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Norman, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to ten months in federal prison for fraudulently claiming dependents to receive nearly $27,000 in veterans' disability benefits. U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the sentencing, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.
“Veterans disability benefits are intended to support injured patriots who make incredible sacrifices to defend our country,” stated U.S. Attorney Troester. “Mr. Bellamy’s false claims are not only criminal but offensive. We remain committed to vigorously investigate and prosecute those who defraud and steal the benefits honestly earned by our veterans.”
Bellamy was indicted on March 19, 2024, by a federal Grand Jury on charges including theft of public money, making a false statement, and nine counts of making a false representation of a Social Security number. The indictment revealed that from March 1, 2020, through January 31, 2024, Bellamy received thousands of dollars in disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under false pretenses by submitting applications with fraudulent dependents.
On August 19, 2024, Bellamy pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to the VA by falsely claiming paternity on an application for benefits.
At his sentencing on June 27, 2025, U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin imposed a ten-month prison term followed by three years of supervised release and ordered restitution of $26,940.13 to the VA. Judge Goodwin highlighted Bellamy's history of financial crimes and noted this was his second federal prosecution for dishonest conduct. Previously, Bellamy was convicted of computer access fraud in the Western District of Oklahoma and served a 20-month sentence.
The case was investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Inspector General and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle London.
Further details can be found in public filings.
