Eric C. Conn
Eric Christopher Conn (born July 30, 1960) is an American former attorney, convicted felon, and fugitive, who is best known for his role in orchestrating the largest Social Security fraud scheme in United States history[1]. The Social Security Administration estimated that Conn's fraud scheme cost the government around $550 million[1][2]. He was captured in December 2017 after six months[3] on the run and was subsequently sentenced to 27 years in prison.
References
- ^ a b Office of Public Affairs (2018). "Fugitive Lawyer Involved in Largest Social Security Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for His Escape and Related Crimes". Department of Justice. Retrieved 14 Apr 2023.
- ^ Office of Public Affairs (2018). "Fugitive Lawyer Pleads Guilty for His Escape and Role in $550 Million Social Security Fraud Scheme". Department of Justice. Retrieved 14 Apr 2023.
- ^ Wolfson, Andrew (4 Dec 2017). "Fugitive Kentucky Lawyer Eric Conn Captured in Honduras After Six Months on the Lam". Louisville Courier-Journal. Retrieved 14 Apr 2023.