An Ocean County, New Jersey man, Krzysztof Niedzielski, has admitted to defrauding the Social Security Administration over a period of nearly eight years to improperly obtain more than $250,000 in Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the guilty plea.
Niedzielski, 49, from Toms River, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi in Trenton federal court. The charges against him include theft of public money and making false statements to the Social Security Administration.
Court documents and statements reveal that from at least as early as 2012 through 2020, Niedzielski received approximately $270,933.10 in disability benefits for himself, his wife, and his dependent children by claiming he was disabled and unable to work. Throughout this period, he managed and performed physical labor for a home improvement contracting company, earning a substantial income. Niedzielski did not inform the Social Security Administration of his employment and income, intentionally concealing this information to avoid any reduction in benefits.
The theft of public money charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, while making false statements to the Social Security Administration carries a maximum of 5 years. Each charge also includes a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for August 5, 2025.
Special recognition was given by U.S. Attorney Habba to the special agents of the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General, led by Special Agent in Charge Amy Connelly, for their investigation leading to the guilty plea. The government is represented by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Abrams of the Narcotics/OCDETF Unit in Newark.
The defense is represented by Nicholas Moschella, Esq.