Attorney General Tim Griffin announced on Apr. 9 that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has made two arrests and secured one conviction related to Medicaid fraud in Arkansas.
These actions address the misuse of public resources intended for vulnerable Arkansans and highlight ongoing efforts to maintain integrity within the state’s healthcare system. The Attorney General’s office engages in initiatives addressing public integrity and community relations across the state, according to the official website.
Griffin said, “When individuals commit Medicaid fraud, they take advantage of a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans. That kind of conduct will be investigated and prosecuted.” He reported that Victoria Taylor was arrested for allegedly billing $46,977.05 to Medicaid for care services she claimed to provide her spouse, which is not permitted under program rules. Dr. Roger D. Morgan was also arrested for allegedly billing $9,150 for psychotherapy services while not physically present with patients. In addition, Kelly Baxter pleaded guilty to exploiting a vulnerable person by making unauthorized purchases with a client’s debit card; she received probation, fines, court costs, and restitution totaling $2,597.06.
Griffin commended his team: “I commend the exceptional work done on these cases by MFCU’s Special Agent Laura Glover, Special Agent Brandon Muldrow, Assistant Attorney General Gabrielle Davis-Jones, and Assistant Attorney General David Jones. I am also grateful for the assistance of Sixth Judicial District Prosecutor Will Jones in these cases.”
The Arkansas Attorney General’s office offers consumer protection services and handles civil and criminal matters while supporting public safety initiatives throughout Arkansas as reported by its official website. It serves the entire state with legal and protective services including resources for fraud reporting, legal opinions, and community education programs according to its official website.
The office operates within the legal and public safety sector at a state level providing necessary support against fraudulent activities according to its official website.
Tim Griffin has served as Attorney General of Arkansas since January 2023 after previously holding several roles in government service according to information available from the official website.
