Crime

These Are the 11 Individuals Arrested and Charged in DOJ’s Medicaid and SNAP Fraud Case

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Department of Justice has identified eleven individuals charged or sought in connection with an alleged Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud scheme following a 20-month investigation into the misuse of public assistance systems. According to the DOJ, the investigation resulted in arrests of Department of Human Services employees, family members, and associates. Prosecutors allege the group manipulated eligibility systems to unlawfully approve benefits, resulting in an estimated $309,099.44 loss to taxpayers. All charges are allegations, and the case remains ongoing. Below are the individuals named by the Department of Justice, along with their alleged roles or connections in the case: Doenyka Lewis — Employee of the Department of Human Services Medicaid Program (MAP), charged in connection with the alleged manipulation of Medicaid eligibility records. Shanoya Hendrickson — DHS Medicaid Program employee, charged in the case. Karen ...