Jones County Woman Pleads Guilty to RICO Charges

According to State Auditor Shad White, a woman from Jones County has plead guilty to four counts of Organized Theft or Fraud Enterprise (RICO) charges.

Christy Gomez received funds from the Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program, RAMP, at the Mississippi Home Corporation and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. This occured in the time between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

Christy JonesPhoto byMississippi Office of the State Auditor

According to a press release from Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, Mississippi's 18th Judicial District Court sentenced Gomez to thirteen years, with eight years being served and five years' probation per count, to run cocurrently.

Gomez has also been ordered to pay back restitution in the amount of $81,035.63.

State Auditor Shad White stated, "Our team of investigators worked tirelessly to uncover this scheme. We will continue to work alongside prosecutors to deliver record results for Mississippians."