LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) – A Nevada woman facing charges related to alleged SNAP benefits fraud is facing new charges in the investigation.
Mychelle Lay was arrested in March of this year after an investigation into what officials say was a large-scale fraud scheme.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced Friday that Lay is now facing additional charges of:
- Twenty-one (21) counts of Obtaining and Using Personal Identifying Information of Another Person to Harm or Impersonate Person, to Obtain Certain Nonpublic Records, or for Other Unlawful Purpose
- One (1) count of Public Assistance Fraud
- One (1) count of Multiple Transactions Involving Fraud or Deceit in Course of Enterprise or Occupation
- One (1) count of Theft ($25,000 or More but Less than $100,000.00)
“My administration will continue following every lead to root out fraud and abuse in our public benefits programs,” said Governor Joe…
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MANAGEMENT & CULTURE (THE “TONE AT THE TOP”)
Fraud thrives in “sloppy” environments where leadership ignores the rules.
- The Fraud Triangle: For fraud to occur, three elements must be present: Pressure (the need for money), Rationalization (thinking “I deserve this”), and Opportunity (weak controls). You can only control the Opportunity.
- Whistleblower Hotline: Provide an anonymous way for staff to report “odd behavior.” Most internal frauds are caught via tips, not audits.
- Background Checks: Conduct credit and criminal record checks for all employees in financial or data-sensitive roles.
- Annual Ethics Training: Make sure every staff member knows that the company has a Zero Tolerance policy toward “borrowing” from petty cash or fudging overtime.