Upper Marlboro, MD – In a shocking case of corruption, a former supervisory official with the U.S. Census Bureau has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a bribery and procurement fraud scheme. Camille T. Jones, 47, was handed down the sentence on July 16, 2026, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services fraud.
According to court documents, Jones conspired with a subcontractor, YMJ Consulting, which is owned by her relative Yolanda M. Jones, to receive $790,000 in kickbacks. The scheme involved steering a large employee assistant program contract worth millions of dollars to YMJ Consulting in exchange for the bribes. Jones attempted to cover her tracks by drafting a service agreement between YMJ Consulting and a mental health company she owned, making the kickbacks appear as legitimate consulting payments.
Jones’s scheme was uncovered, and she was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services fraud. On April 2, 2026, she pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting to her role in the procurement fraud scheme. As part of her sentence, Jones was also ordered to forfeit the proceeds of the scheme, totaling $790,000.
The case highlights the deep-seated corruption within government agencies and the devastating consequences of such actions. Jones’s actions not only compromised the integrity of the Census Bureau but also wasted taxpayer dollars. The sentence serves as a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated and those who engage in such activities will face severe consequences.
As Jones begins her two-year prison sentence, followed by a year of supervised release, the community is left to wonder how such a scheme could have gone undetected for so long. The case serves as a wake-up call for government agencies to implement stricter measures to prevent corruption and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used for their intended purpose.
Source: Department of Justice
