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Memphis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Scheme to Defraud Federal COVID-19 Relief Program

Memphis, TN – A Memphis woman was recently sentenced to federal prison in connection with her scheme to defraud the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “Emergency Cash Assistance” program which was administered by the State of Tennessee to provide emergency cash assistance to families who lost jobs or substantial income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:August 21, 2025
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Tennessee
  • Enforcement Types:
    • COVID-19,
    • Criminal and Civil Actions