11 indicted in $12.3 million Mississippi Medicaid fraud scheme, AG says

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Eleven people have been indicted in connection with an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme involving more than $12.3 million.

This according to Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, who said the indictments involve allegations of fraudulent billing, wire fraud, and/or false documentation seeking to defraud the government.

All 11 charged include:

• Isluv Robertson, 36, of Jackson
• Shawncee Vassar-Cunningham, 51, of Olive Branch
• Katricia Smith, 47, of Olive Branch
• Sheila Boney Collins, 53, of Hollandale
• Ahyana Nicole Crosby, 34, of Laurel
• Angela Nannette Crosby, 51, of Laurel
• Yolanda Evette Blackman, 54, of Hattiesburg
• Linda Jenkins, 46, of Hermanville
• Deja Almore, 30, of Yazoo City
• Curtis Moore, 51, of Gulfport
• Taylor Christian Rushing, 34, of Gautier

Officials said the defendants are accused of participating in health care fraud schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in intended loss.

“These indictments are just the latest efforts we are taking to fight waste, fraud, and corruption,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “I am proud to partner with President Trump to protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that money meant to help those in need is not stolen from safety net programs. I will remain laser-focused on rooting out fraud, recovering money wrongfully stolen from hard-working taxpayers, and holding fraudsters accountable.”

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