COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit has charged an individual with fraud and exploitation charges.
According to the findings of an investigation, 56-year-old Dionne Robinson knowingly and willfully used funds or assets while acting as the victim’s power of attorney. Investigators allege that Robinson used the victim’s debit card to obtain money, goods or services for her own benefit without permission.
The victim lived in an adult care home and qualified as a vulnerable adult under South Carolina law at the time of the alleged incident.
Robinson is facing charges of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and financial transaction card fraud, valuing more than $500 in a six month period. Robinson was booked into the Kershaw County Detention Center.
