Maribel Rodriguez, 61, of Marlboro, faces federal charges of theft of public funds and making false statements.
Rodriguez’s initial court appearance was Thursday afternoon, December 10.
Rodriguez is accused of fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] benefits and Section 8 housing assistance.
The indictment claims that over 12 years Rodriguez stole $68,223 in Social Security benefits, $1,908 in MassHealth benefits, $21,790 in SNAP benefits, and $161,277 in Section 8 housing assistance benefits.
The indictment also claims that in June 2016, she falsely informed the Social Security Administration that she lived alone when, in fact, she was living with her husband.
Rodriguez also allegedly falsely told the Marlborough Community Development Authority in May 2017 that she was the only member of her household.
Theft of public funds provide for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.
Making false statements provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.
