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Father And Daughter Charged In Fraud Scheme That Allegedly Exploited A Vulnerable Adult

WASHINGTON – Linda Laird, 59, and her father, James Blizzard, 80, both of Cordova, Maryland, are charged in a five-count indictment, unsealed today, with conspiracy to commit Social Security fraud and theft of public money, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, mail fraud, financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person, and fraud in the first degree against a senior citizen. The charges were announced today by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Daniel W. Lucas, Inspector General for the District of Columbia. The defendants appeared in District Court today and were released pending trial.

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Action Details

  • Date:April 11, 2024
  • Agency:District of Columbia Inspector General
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies