A Richland County Grand Jury has indicted a former public assistance specialist who allegedly used her position to improperly secure nearly $50,000 in benefits for her boyfriend and his child, according to Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Rebecca Shafer is facing seven felony counts, including theft in office, telecommunications fraud, illegal use of food stamps, and Medicaid eligibility fraud, under the indictment, according to court documents that were unsealed Monday in Richland County Common Pleas Court.
Her actions allegedly resulted in her boyfriend and child receiving $39,670 in Medicaid benefits and $8,304 in SNAP benefits.
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