S.C. woman charged in theft of more than $28K in SNAP aid

A woman is accused of receiving more than $28,000 in fraudulent SNAP benefits. (Source: WCSC)
Published: Aug. 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM EDT
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DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman is accused of fraudulently receiving more than $28,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

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Keondra LaCourtney Williams-Jackson, 34, knowingly failed to report her husband and his income on 12 certification and recertification forms submitted between January 2018 and December 2022.

As a result, South Carolina claims she received an overissuance of $28,063 in SNAP benefits.

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Williams-Jackson is charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps in an amount greater than $10,000.