JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Special agents from the State Auditor’s Office arrested the owner and operator of TDK Accounting and Tax Services for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH).
According to State Auditor Shad White, Verneshia Cody submitted the fraudulent documents to obtain funds via the MS COVID-19 Health Disparities Elimination Project and spent the funds for personal use.
Verneshia Cody (Courtesy: State Auditor’s Office)
White said Cody withdrew and spent sub-grant funds for her own personal use. She is also accused of obtaining grant funds improperly by use of fraudulent invoices, improper expense claims and counterfeit checks.
Cody faces up to $10,000 in fines and 10 years in prison, if convicted.
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