Man gets 2 years for using twin’s ID for veterans benefits

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Man gets 2 years for using twin’s ID for veterans benefits
By The Associated Press
Apr 26, 09:26 PM
A Florida man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits. (Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits.

Wayne Bowen, 64, was sentenced in Jacksonville federal court, according to court records. He pleaded guilty in January to aggravated identity theft. He must also pay $63,773 in restitution.

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