A former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee has been indicted for stealing over $100,000 in public funds, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.
) - A former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee has been indicted for stealing over $100,000 in public funds, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Natalie Colette Lewis , 59, of Montgomery , was indicted on several felony charges that she stole money from the Alabama Medicaid Agency while employed there.
The charges include aggravated theft of property, use of office for personal gain, and violation of the Alabama Computer Crimes Act. Natalie Colette Lewis, 59, of Montgomery, was indicted on several felony charges that she stole money from the Alabama Medicaid Agency while employed there.“Public trust is the foundation of government service, and when a state employee abuses that trust for personal gain, it is a direct assault on the taxpayers of Alabama,” said Attorney General Marshall. “This case serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law.” If she is found guilty, Lewis faces a maximum possible sentence of up to 60 years in prison and $105,000 in combined fines.
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