A Pearl River County woman has fessed up to defrauding a federal food assistance program.
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Monday that Betsy Johnson pleaded guilty to fraudulent activity related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Johnson is reported to have illegally acquired more than $22,000 in benefits by inaccurately reporting her household composition and income.
Johnson will spend six years on probation and is ordered to pay more than $23,000 in fines, fees, restitution, and investigative costs linked to her case.
MDHS urges the public to report suspected cases of SNAP fraud via its online fraud tip form, by calling 1‑800-299‑6905, or emailing fraud@mdhs.ms.gov.