TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi resident was arrested following a SNAP fraud investigation.

Officials with the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS) said Erica Napper surrendered to authorities on September 24.

Investigators said Napper received $25,222 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately to MDHS. She was indicted on August 7.

“This is a great example of collaboration between our investigations team, County offices, District Attorney’s office, and local law enforcement,” stated MDHS Inspector General Sandra Griffith.

Suspected fraud can be reported to MDHS online by submitting the MDHS Fraud Tip Form, calling the Fraud Tip Line at 1-(800)-299-6905, or emailing fraud@mdhs.ms.gov.