Date: 06-27-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Jake Gregory Aarreberg

Case Number: 3:24-CR-8

Judge: Cristal C. Brisco

Court: The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Lake County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Officer in Hammond

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Hammond, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Theft of Government Funds
South Bend Man Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
Theft of Government Funds

Jake Gregory Aarreberg, 50 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to theft of government funds, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Aarreberg was sentenced to 2 years of probation with 8 months home detention and was ordered to pay $226,389.56 in restitution to the victims of the offense.

According to documents in the case, from 2005 through 2023, Aarreberg falsely claimed to be a disabled military veteran and presented fraudulent military service records in order to obtain government benefits. As a result of his fraud, Aarreberg obtained VA medical benefits totaling over $96,000.00, and Social Security disability benefits totaling over $129,000.00.

This case was investigated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General and the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Luke N. Reilander.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 2 years of probation with 8 months home detention and was ordered to pay $226,389.56 in restitution to the victims of the offense

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