KEMPER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi resident was arrested after a SNAP fraud investigation, according to the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS).

According to MDHS, Michelle Clay, of Kemper County, surrendered to authorities on March 25, 2025.

Investigators said Clay received $30,864.00 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately to MDHS. The Kemper County District Attorney secured an indictment on March 19, 2025, and Clay later turned herself in to MDHS investigators and Kemper County officials.

“This is a great example of collaboration between our investigations team, County offices, District Attorney’s office, and local law enforcement,” said MDHS Inspector General Sandra Griffith.

Suspected fraud can be reported to MDHS online at any time by submitting the MOHS Fraud Tip Form, calling the Fraud Tip Line at 1-(800)-299-6905, or email at fraud@mdhs.ms.gov.