Fraude de beneficios sociales en Massachusetts: 9 Arrestados por Robo de Identidad
BOSTON.- En un golpe coordinado contra el crimen organizado y el robo de identidad, autoridades federales en Boston han presentado cargos contra nueve individuos acusados de participar en esquemas de fraude de beneficios en Massachusetts.
Los implicados habrían desviado casi $1 millón de dólares destinados a programas esenciales para los ciudadanos.
Desde diciembre de 2025, el Departamento de Justicia ha descubierto cerca de $9 millones en fraudes, marcando una prioridad en la persecución de delitos que explotan programas como SNAP, MassHealth y el Seguro Social.
Golpe al fraude: Usaban identidades robadas para saquear programas de ayuda
Según la acusación difundida por el Departamento de Justicia, los implicados utilizaron identidades robadas —principalmente de ciudadanos estadounidenses en Puerto Rico— para obtener documentos oficiales como licencias del RMV y pasaportes.
Dato impactante: Uno de los acusados presuntamente vivió bajo una identidad robada por más de 20 años.
Lo que se robaron: Casi $1 millón en cupones (SNAP), MassHealth y Seguro Social
| Programa | Monto Estimado del Fraude |
| MassHealth | $776,715 |
| SNAP (Cupones de alimentos) | $149,775 |
| Seguro Social | $16,707 |
| Total acumulado | $943,197 |
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¿Quiénes son los acusados? La lista de implicados en Boston y ciudades vecinas
El operativo abarcó ciudades como Boston, Lawrence, New Bedford, Salem (MA) y Salem (NH). Los procesados enfrentan penas de hasta 20 años de prisión:
| Nombre y Edad | Nacionalidad / Estatus | Cargos Principales |
| Juan Felipe Chalas (58) | Dominicano (Residencia ilegal) | Robo de identidad y fraude con SNAP. |
| Efrain Rivera (54) | Estadounidense (de Puerto Rico) | Mal uso de Seguro Social y fraude con SNAP. |
| Danis Piron Lara (51) | Dominicano (Residencia ilegal) | Fraude a MassHealth y robo de identidad. |
| Erpawi Roque Collado (53) | Residente Legal (Rep. Dom.) | Obtención ilegal de beneficios de SNAP. |
| Wilkin E. Pimental Pereyra (44) | Dominicano (Residencia ilegal) | Robo de identidad y robo de beneficios públicos. |
| “John Doe” (Desconocido) | Identidad bajo investigación | Mal uso de Seguro Social en Hyde Park. |
| Mercedes Soto Capellan (53) | Dominicana (Residencia ilegal) | Obtención ilegal de beneficios de SNAP. |
| Oscar Gonzalez Melo (59) | Dominicano (Residencia ilegal) | Robo de identidad y fraude al Seguro Social. |
| Cruz Augusta Pena Arias (58) | Dominicana (Residencia ilegal) | Mentir en pasaporte y fraude con SNAP. |
Cárcel y multas: Las graves consecuencias de mentir al gobierno federal
La Fiscal de los Estados Unidos, Leah B. Foley, enfatizó que estos delitos no quedarán impunes. El cargo de obtención ilegal de SNAP puede acarrear una multa de $250,000 y décadas en prisión federal.
Noticias en español de los Estados Unidos en The Border Reports
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