Gordon Bellamy, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Norman, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to ten months in federal prison for fraudulently claiming dependents to receive nearly $27,000 in veterans’ benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
“Veterans disability benefits are intended to support injured patriots who make incredible sacrifices to defend our country,” stated U.S. Attorney Troester. “Mr. Bellamy’s false claims are not only criminal but offensive. We remain committed to vigorously investigate and prosecute those who defraud and steal the benefits honestly earned by our veterans.”
A federal Grand Jury indicted Bellamy on March 19, 2024, with an 11-count charge including theft of public money, making a false statement, and nine counts related to the misuse of Social Security numbers. Between March 1, 2020, and January 31, 2024, Bellamy reportedly received disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under fraudulent pretenses by falsely inflating his number of dependents.
Bellamy pleaded guilty on August 19, 2024, specifically admitting to making a false statement about being the biological father of a child in his application for VA benefits.
U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin sentenced Bellamy on June 27, 2025. Alongside his prison term, Bellamy will serve three years of supervised release and must repay $26,940.13 in restitution to the VA. Judge Goodwin highlighted Bellamy’s prior financial crimes during sentencing; he had previously been convicted for computer access fraud in another case in Oklahoma.
The Department of Veterans Affairs – Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation leading to this case’s prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle London.
Reference is made to public filings for additional information.
