New City doctor accused of double-dipping in Bronx job scheme
Lena Samuel, 47, allegedly collected nearly $27,000 by claiming to work remotely for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance while also clocking hours at a Bronx Family Services Center.
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Sep 4, 2025, 10:20 AM
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Lena Samuel, 47, allegedly collected nearly $27,000 by claiming to work remotely for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance while also clocking hours at a Bronx Family Services Center.
She also submitted false doctor notes during her application, according to prosecutors.
Samuel faces grand larceny and more than two dozen felony charges.
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