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Sarasota Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $270,000 in Disability Benefits

Allen R. Jenkins (68, Sarasota) was overpaid $271,124 via disability benefits from United States Railroad Retirement (USRRB). Jenkins, who pled guilty to theft of government property, faces up to ten years in federal prison.

According to an official statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida,  was actively working as a Registered Agent/Officer of at least 22 businesses, maintained five real estate broker’s licenses, and was licensed and working as a Community Association Manager. in multiple capacities throughout the period he was receiving USRRB disability benefits but failed to report any of that work as required. Jenkins was also buying and renovating properties for profit, which he did not report. 

Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler and Assistant United States Attorney Michael Gordon prosecuted the case. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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