An East Windsor woman faces federal fraud charges after investigators said she make a false statement on a US passport application.
According to the US Attorney’s Office, Aliyah Theresa Juliate Davis, also known as Theresa Juliate Sutherland, 36, was convicted on fraud and identity theft charges in 2014.
Davis was not required to report to prison immediately after her sentence because of claims of a diagnosis of terminal cancer and heart conditions, officials said.
Investigators allege that in March 2015, Davis charged her name from Theresa Juliate Sutherland to Aliyah Theresa Juliate Davis without disclosing her convictions. Using her new identity, David applied for a passport. On the passport application she answered the question “Have you ever applied for or been issued a U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card?” by checking no.
Investigators said David was issued a passport under the name of Theresa Juliate Sutherland in 2007.
Investigators also allege that Davis’ claims about her health were lies. The complaint also said that Davis has been collecting unemployment benefits under her old name while employed at an insurance companies and locals hospitals under her new name.
If convicted on the new charges, Davis faces a maximum term of 10 years in prison.
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The U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Inspector General, Office of the Chief State’s Attorney, Connecticut Department of Labor and East Windsor Police Department all contributed to the investigation.
