Federal Jury Convicts St. Croix Man Of Theft Of Social Security Benefits

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found David Leopold Huber (35, St. Croix) guilty of theft of government property. Huber faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11, 2024.

According to evidence presented at trial, Huber’s mother was receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Huber’s mother died on August 9, 2016. The SSA did not receive notice that she had died and continued to pay out benefits on her behalf until July 2020. Huber was a joint account holder on the account into which his mother’s SSA benefits were deposited. Huber transferred the SSA benefits deposited after his mother’s death into his own personal account and used the funds for various personal expenses. In total, Huber stole approximately $47,952 in SSA benefits.

This case was investigated by the Social Security Administration - Office of the Inspector General. It is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne Huyler.