Washington County Woman Indicted for Alleged Social Security Benefit Theft
A Washington County woman, Gina Marie Mullen, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing over $24,000 in Social Security benefits from a deceased person's bank account.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 31, 2026 —
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Gina Marie Mullen, a resident of Washington County, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with allegations of stealing over $24,000 in Social Security benefits. The indictment states that the funds were allegedly taken from the bank account of a deceased individual.
The federal grand jury returned the indictment, outlining the charges against Mullen. The core of the accusation centers on the unlawful acquisition of Social Security benefits that were intended for a deceased person. Authorities allege that Mullen improperly accessed and utilized these funds, accumulating a total of more than $24,000.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged theft and the exact nature of Mullen’s relationship to the deceased individual were not immediately available in the indictment. Further information is expected to emerge as the case progresses through the federal judicial system.
The investigation leading to the indictment was conducted by federal authorities. The outcome of this case will depend on the proceedings in federal court.
Story summarized from the original created by Jess Shannon on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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