LAKE CHARLES, La.
A Ragley woman has been found guilty of stealing over $75,000 in VA benefits from her deceased mother-in-law.
Vanneta Hudspeth, 57, of Ragley, La., pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government funds on January 25, 2018 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay.
According to the guilty plea, Hudspeth continued to receive her deceased mother-in-law’s Veterans Affairs benefits from March 2010 to June 2015 that she was not entitled to. Hudspeth made false statements on the mail-in questionnaire in 2014, stating that her mother-in-law was still living and entitled to receive benefits.
Hudspeth collected $75,477.90 in VA benefits after her mother-in-law’s death in March 2010.
Hudspeth faces 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The court set sentencing for April 17, 2018.
The investigation was conducted by the Veterans Affairs-Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert F. Moore is prosecuting the case.
A trial date has not been set for the sentencing hearing. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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