Woman indicted for FEMA fraud after Hurricane Helene

Indictment says Marion woman made false FEMA claim after Hurricane Helene; charged with fraud

The woman got $30,000 from FEMA.

DOJ: Woman faces charges after allegedly lying to FEMA to gain funds after Helene

After investigating, officials say Cantrell was living in Wake County, which was outside the impacted storm area.

NC woman indicted for FEMA fraud following Helene

Peggy Cantrell faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding FEMA of over $30,000 after Hurricane Helene, involving false claims and identity theft.

Woman charged after lying to FEMA after Tropical Storm Helene, DOJ says

A North Carolina woman has been indicted after investigators say she defrauded the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) following Tropical Storm Helene.

Woman charged with FEMA fraud in McDowell County

MARION, N.C. (WSPA) - The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged a woman with defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) during Hurricane Helene. Following the declaration of Hurricane Helene as a major disaster in 2024, FEMA offered financial assistance and benefits to those who were affected by the storm. Specifically, victims could seek relief for home repair, property damage, and housing benefits among o…

Woman indicted for FEMA fraud after Hurricane Helene

The U.S. Department said she claimed all of her important personal documents “got washed away.”