LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Attorney General Tim Griffin announced an arrest and two convictions made recently by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit:
On January 22, 46-year-old Amanda Patton, of Maynard, was arrested and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable person. Patton allegedly exploited her aunt, who was in a nursing home. Patton allegedly used her aunt’s personal funds for her own use, including the purchase of multiple vehicles and an RV, totaling more than $185,500.
Also on January 22, 44-year-old David Pelto and 42-year-old Roi Pelto, both of Fayetteville, entered no-contest pleas to one count each of exploitation of a vulnerable person. David and Roi, married at the time, allegedly exploited David’s uncle after placing him in a nursing home. They allegedly took his personal belongings and transferred funds to their accounts for personal use. Both defendants were sentenced to three years of probation, including a $1,000 fine plus court costs, and $500 in restitution…