Chicago Woman Accused of Social Security Fraud After Hiding Mother’s Body in Freezer for 2 Years

Chicago Woman Accused of Social Security Fraud After Hiding Mother’s Body in Freezer for 2 Years

The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the charges against Eva Bratcher, 72, who was indicted late last month on counts including theft of government property and fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of Social Security benefits.

DOJ Charges 17 In Social Security Fraud Crackdown

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst(Washington, DC) – The Justice Department has charged 17 people accused of

Chicago woman who hid mom’s body in garage freezer charged with Social Security fraud

A Chicago woman who left her dead mother’s body in a freezer has been charged with using her mom's stolen identity to collect tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security checks and food program benefits.

DOJ Charges 17 in $1.3M Social Security Fraud; Dead Mom Kept in Freezer

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17 people charged for allegedly stealing $1.3 million in Social Security benefits: report

The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that it had charged 17 individuals accused of stealing over $1.3 million in Social Security benefits.

Exclusive | DOJ charges 17 with stealing $1.3M in Social Security – including woman who kept dead mom in freezer

The Justice Department on Tuesday announced charges against 17 alleged fraudsters accused of stealing more than $1.3 million in social security benefits, including a woman previously convicted of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer and is now suspected of collecting her retirement benefits.