By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in NJ announced that an Ocean County man admitted he defrauded the Social Security Administration for nearly eight years in order to improperly obtain over $250,000.00 in Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits.
U.S. Attorney Alina Habba stated that Krzysztof Niedzielski, 49, of Toms River, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi in Trenton federal court to an Information charging him with theft of public money and making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
From at least as early as 2012 through at least as recently as 2020, Niedzielski obtained approximately $270,933.10 in Social Security disability benefits for himself, his wife, and his dependent children on the basis that he was disabled and could not work, NJ Attorney officials said.
According to NJ Attorney officials, Niedzielski managed and performed physical labor for a home improvement contracting company, where he obtained a substantial income.
However, during this time, Niedzielski failed to notify the Social Security Administration of his employment and income, NJ authorities say.
NJ Attorney officials said that Niedzielski knowingly and intentionally concealed this work from the Social Security Administration to prevent any reduction in disability benefits.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 5, 2025.