Three Individuals Charged with SNAP Fraud in Pee Dee and Grand Stand

Investigation Reveals Fraud Charges

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, three individuals have been charged with fraudulent appropriation and misuse of food stamp benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The fraud was uncovered by the Department of Social Services (DSS) across unrelated cases in Horry, Dillon, and Greenwood counties.

The Accused and the Charges

Sasha Michelle Price, 36, from Dillon County, and Robyn Davis, 45, from Horry County, both face charges of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps, amounting to more than $10,000. In addition, Davis faces a separate forgery charge. The third suspect, Erin Barber, 48, from Greenwood County, is also charged with fraud, allegedly receiving $21,445 through fraudulent means.

The fraudulent benefits allegedly received by Price and Davis stand at $10,217.10 and $15,816 respectively. “The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, is dedicated to eradicating fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in programs administered by the agency,” the DSS said in a statement.

Taken into Custody

Price was arrested and booked at the Dillon County Detention Center and will be prosecuted by the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Davis was booked at J Reuben Long Detention Center on a $105,000 bond and was released on Aug. 30. The case of Barber is yet to be clarified.

Addressing Fraud and Misconduct

The charges against these individuals demonstrate the seriousness with which fraudulent activity is treated, particularly concerning social welfare programs. SNAP benefits provide essential support to families in need, and these funds must not be misused.

Community members and residents can play an active role in ensuring the integrity of such programs. Potential fraudulent activity can be reported directly to the DSS through their website. This proactive approach can go a long way in curbing any forms of misconduct and preserving such support systems for the more vulnerable members of society.