Florida Man Guilty of Using Twin’s ID for Veterans Benefits

Florida Man Guilty of Using Twin’s ID for Veterans Benefits
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A Florida man has pleaded guilty to using his twin brother’s stolen identity to obtain tens of thousands of dollars in military veterans benefits.

Wayne Bowen, 64, of Jacksonville, pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated identity theft in Jacksonville federal court, according to court records. He faces a mandatory two years in federal prison. He must also pay $63,773 in restitution as part of his plea agreement.