LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A Southfield lady accused of submitting a number of fraudulent purposes for pandemic rental help was certain over Thursday to face trial in Ingham County Circuit Courtroom.
Mariah Davis, 33, waived her preliminary examination and can face expenses within the thirtieth Circuit Courtroom associated to the COVID Emergency Rental Help (CERA) program, Michigan Lawyer Basic Dana Nessel’s workplace introduced.
Davis was charged in July with one rely of false pretenses $50,000 or extra however lower than $100,000, a 15-year felony; and one rely of utilizing a pc to commit a criminal offense, a 10-year felony.
Prosecutors search to dismiss expenses towards 2 males pepper sprayed by ELPD
The Michigan State Housing Improvement Authority (MSHDA), which administered the CERA program for residents going through pandemic-related hardships, flagged no less than six purposes allegedly submitted by Davis and referred the case to the Lawyer Basic.
Authorities say Davis acquired $98,282.20 in CERA funds.
“Fraudulent activity diverts resources away from those who truly need them, and I am relieved to see this matter is advancing through the judicial process,” Nessel stated in a press release. “My office will continue working with MSHDA to safeguard programs that support Michigan families and protect taxpayer funds.”
Amy Hovey, MSHDA’s CEO and government director, stated fraud circumstances are unusual however taken significantly. “Every dollar we have is critical to solving Michigan’s housing crisis,” Hovey said. “Anyone who attempts to divert those resources is stealing from the state’s most vulnerable residents, and we will continue to pursue these cases and hold offenders accountable as they move through the justice system.”
Davis’s arraignment is ready for Oct. 29 within the thirtieth Circuit Courtroom.
