NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman is accused of taking more than $15,000 from the Social Security account of her developmentally disabled sister, who lives in a care center. Kathy Benavidez is accused of using the money to make purchases from adult and lingerie stores, and dispensaries. In a press release, the New Mexico Department of Justice said the victim’s son contacted them about the withdrawals.
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Benavidez faces multiple charges, including exploitation. If convicted, she faces up to nine years in prison.
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