The former mayor of Wildwood had pleaded guilty to theft by unlawful taking in connection with an indictment from last year that accused him of fraudulently participating in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program by lying about working a full-time,

Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program

Former Wildwood mayor Peter Byron, 68, has pleaded guilty to charges involved with a healthcare fraud scam that, officials said, 'saddled New Jersey residents with a six-figure bill.'

The former mayor of Wildwood has admitted to illegally taking state health benefits, according to published reports.

Former Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron admitted to illegally receiving state health benefits that he wasn’t entitled to during a court appearance on Friday. A

Byron pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking in connection with the health benefits fraud case, authorities said.

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin says former Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron has pleaded guilty to tax evasion and benefits fraud charges.