Ashley Clark Ingram, 35, of Columbia, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in the theft of government funds from Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina.
Ingram, who served as the director of finance and operations for the nonprofit, pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after applying for an employee retention tax credit on behalf of the organization without its knowledge.
According to evidence presented in court, Ingram received checks totaling $388,550.75 from the United States Treasury and deposited the funds into a Habitat for Humanity account that she controlled. She then transferred the money into her own bank accounts, misappropriating approximately $514,672.37 from Habitat for Humanity and the United States Government.
United States District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis sentenced Ingram to 24 months imprisonment, to be followed by a two-year term of court-ordered supervision. As part of her sentencing, Ingram was ordered to pay a remaining balance of $30,165.47 in restitution to Habitat, which she rendered today.
Additionally, Ingram was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and a $100 special assessment fee, bringing the total amount she must pay to over $540,000.
The case was investigated by the FBI Columbia Field Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Matthews prosecuting the case.
Ingram’s sentencing marks the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving the theft of government funds in South Carolina, highlighting the need for increased oversight and accountability in nonprofit organizations.
Ashley Clark Ingram’s real full name is Ashley Clark Ingram, and she is a resident of Columbia, South Carolina.
The exact criminal charges against her are theft of government funds, a federal offense.
Ingram was sentenced on March 10, 2024, and she is currently serving a 24-month prison sentence.
The dollar amounts involved in the case total $514,672.37, which Ingram misappropriated from Habitat for Humanity and the United States Government.
Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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