Mississippi woman accused of stealing $70K in SNAP benefits

PIKE COUNTY, Miss. ( WJTV ) – A Pike County woman was arrested after officials said she received nearly $70,000 in a SNAP fraud case.

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS) said Katrina Harris surrendered to authorities on March 26 following an investigation.

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According to MDHS, Harris received $69,881 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately to the agency. Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the case was referred to the Pike County District Attorney’s office.

The Pike County District Attorney secured an indictment on March 5. Harris later turned herself into MDHS and Pike County officials on March 26.

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