Jane Doe, also known as Rosario Alaniz, was sentenced on Mar. 16 to 15 months in federal prison for passport fraud, Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and theft of government funds. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland handed down the sentence and ordered restitution of $184,904.75. Doe pleaded guilty in December 2025, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
The case highlights the consequences of fraudulent activity involving government programs and documents. Authorities say that Doe used a fraudulent identity to obtain a United States passport and then received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from the Department of Agriculture as well as disability insurance benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Court documents show that Doe failed to disclose employment while receiving these benefits and secured payments either when no payment was due or in amounts greater than authorized. The total amount of government benefits obtained through this scheme was approximately $184,904.75.
The investigation involved several agencies: the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Social Security Administration - Office of the Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel prosecuted the case, with forfeiture proceedings handled by Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne C. Nebesky.
This sentencing underscores ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address fraud involving public assistance programs.
