Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Mar. 23 the conviction of Victoria Smith-Williams, a 38-year-old resident of Conway, on one count of felony Medicaid fraud. Smith-Williams was sentenced to five years’ probation, a $500 fine plus court fees, and ordered to pay $9,297.75 in restitution after being found guilty at trial.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by Arkansas authorities to address public integrity and prevent misuse of state resources. The Attorney General’s office engages in initiatives addressing public integrity and community relations across the state, according to the official website.
According to Griffin’s statement, “At her trial, Victoria Smith-Williams was found guilty of felony Medicaid fraud. Last week, she was sentenced to a five-year term of probation, a $500 fine plus court fees, and restitution totaling $9,297.75.” Griffin said that the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General referred the case after Smith-Williams submitted conflicting timesheets while working as a dental assistant and billed Medicaid for services not provided.
“Medicaid fraud will not be tolerated in Arkansas. My office remains committed to holding people accountable if they try to cheat the system,” Griffin said. He also recognized MFCU Chief Investigator Gregory McKay and Senior Assistant Attorney General Leigh Patterson for their work on this case.
The Arkansas Attorney General’s office offers consumer protection services, handles civil and criminal matters, supports public safety initiatives according to the official website, and serves all Arkansans with legal services according to its official site. The office also provides resources for reporting fraud as well as community education programs according to its official website.
Funding for these efforts includes support from both federal sources—covering about three-quarters—and state general revenue funds covering the remainder during fiscal year 2026.
Griffin has served as Attorney General since January 2023 according to the official website. The office operates within Arkansas’ legal and public safety sector at a statewide level as described by its official site.
