Jones County woman pleads guilty to RICO charges

Sept. 16, 2024 – Today, State Auditor Shad White announced that Christy Gomez, Jones County resident, has pleaded guilty to four counts of Organized Theft or Fraud Enterprise (RICO) charges.

Between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2022, Gomez fraudulently received proceeds from the Rental Assistance for Mississippians Program (RAMP) at the Mississippi Home Corporation and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

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

Gomez was sentenced by Mississippi’s 18th Judicial District Court to 13 years, with 8 years to serve and 5 years’ probation per count, to run concurrently. Gomez was also ordered to pay back $81,035.63 in restitution.