Franza Arrested Over 'Benefits Scam'
Actor Raymond Franza was arrested on Monday, after allegedly swindling almost $13,000 (£8,125) from the U.S. government.
The Sopranos star is accused of claiming $12,946 (£8,091) in disability payments over 14 months from the Social Security Administration following a car crash in 2008.
But he allegedly failed to tell officials he was collecting $4,000 (£2,500) a month in benefits from his car insurance company - which made him ineligible for state help, according to the New York Daily News.
Franza was freed on $5,000 (£3,125) bail - but faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
The Sopranos star is accused of claiming $12,946 (£8,091) in disability payments over 14 months from the Social Security Administration following a car crash in 2008.
But he allegedly failed to tell officials he was collecting $4,000 (£2,500) a month in benefits from his car insurance company - which made him ineligible for state help, according to the New York Daily News.
Franza was freed on $5,000 (£3,125) bail - but faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
- 12/22/2009
- WENN
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