Mt. Morris Woman Charged with Over 2k in Welfare Fraud

MOUNT MORRIS — A young woman was charged with continuing to receive welfare benefits after she had started working a new job.

According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Mariolga Jaime-Molina, 25, was arrested for Grand Larceny 4th Degree (Class E Felony), Welfare Fraud 4th Degree (Class E Felony), and Misuse of Food Stamps (Class E Felony).

According to the Sheriff  Jaime-Molina did not notify the Livingston County Department of Social Services of her new job and continued to receive benefits.  She is alleged to have accepted $2548.00 in benefits.

Jaime-Molina will answer the charges in Mt Morris Town Court at a later date.

Investigation and arrest was handled by Investigator Dan Rittenhouse from the Criminal Investigation Department along with the assistance from Livingston County Department of Social Services.

PHOTO CAPTION: Mariolga Jaime-Molina on her Facebook page. (Photo Facebook)

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