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Richton woman charged with SNAP fraud Deidre Walley turned herself in to Greene County officials Thursday morning. (Source: Gray News) By WDAM Staff | December 10, 2020 at 3:29 PM CST - Updated December 10 at 3:29 PM
RICHTON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Richton woman accused of food stamp fraud was arrested Thursday after an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
According to MDHS, the investigation revealed Deidre Walley received an over-issuance of $29,775 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits after not disclosing facts that determine one’s eligibility for SNAP benefits.
SNAP is a federally funded assistance program intended to supplement the food budget of families in need.