Jane Doe, also known as Rosario Alaniz, was sentenced on Mar. 16 to 15 months in federal prison for passport fraud, Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and theft of government funds. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland handed down the sentence and ordered restitution of $184,904.75. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
The case highlights the consequences of fraudulent activity involving government identification and benefit programs. Prosecutors said Doe pleaded guilty in December 2025 to obtaining a United States passport using false information and then using that identity to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from the Department of Agriculture as well as disability insurance payments from the Social Security Administration.
Court documents show that Doe failed to disclose employment while receiving these benefits, resulting in unauthorized payments totaling nearly $185,000. The court found that she received either payments she was not entitled to or larger amounts than authorized.
The investigation involved several agencies: the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel prosecuted the case, with forfeiture proceedings handled by Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne C. Nebesky.
This sentencing underscores ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address fraud related to government identification documents and public assistance programs.
