Mississippi Human Services Director arrested for embezzlement
2020-02-06 23:14:23.197678+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments
Oh, look, we found the massive welfare fraud: Former welfare agency head, others arrested for embezzling millions intended for poor Mississippians.
Special agents arrested John Davis, the former Human Services director, along with his employee, Latimer Smith.
Nancy New, Zach New, Anne McGrew — all officials from the nonprofit Mississippi Community Education Center — as well as retired professional wrestler Brett DiBiase were also arrested in connection with the scheme uncovered during an eight-month investigation. Indictments include charges of fraud and embezzlement.
“The funds that were illegally obtained in this case were intended to help the poorest among us. The funds were instead taken by a group of influential people for their own benefit, and the scheme is massive. It ends today,” said State Auditor Shad White.