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Jackson Tax Service Owner Arrested on Fraud Charges Over COVID-19 Disparity Funds

State auditors allege she used money from a Mississippi health project for personal expenses.

Overview

  • Special agents with the Mississippi State Auditor's Office arrested Verneshia Cody, owner of TDK Accounting and Tax Services in Jackson.
  • A statement from State Auditor Shad White says she submitted fraudulent documents to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
  • The alleged fraud targeted funds from the MS COVID-19 Health Disparities Elimination Project.
  • Auditors allege the money obtained through the program was spent for personal use.
  • If convicted on the charges, Cody faces up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.