Cambridge Woman Indicted For Welfare And Social Security Fraud

CAMBRIDGE, MA — A woman from Cambridge was arrested Wednesday in connection with falsely receiving Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and Section 8 housing assistance.

Malisha Pitt, 49, was indicted on three counts of theft of public funds.

According to acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendel, Pitt allegedly stole Social Security benefits and Section 8 housing assistance benefits over a period of 13 years.

Pitt is also accused of stealing SNAP benefits (previously known as Food Stamps) over a period of more than three years.

Theft of public funds charge provides a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.