Guyton City Councilman Indicted on Fraud Charges

Guyton City Councilman Faces Felony Fraud Charges: What We Know

A Guyton City Councilman is accused of using taxpayer money for personal purchases, and now he’s facing five felony charges. Residents say they want answers. 🎯Why It Matters: The charges accuse a sitting official of using public funds for private gain. If true, that’s not just theft—it’s a betrayal of public trust. 🔍 What’s Happening: […] The post Guyton City Councilman Faces Felony Fraud Charges: What We Know appeared first on The Georgia Sun.

Guyton City councilman indicted on fraud charges

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — An Effingham County grand jury indicted a Guyton City councilman on five charges Monday. Theodore Hamby was arrested in March by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The 26-year-old is reportedly facing three counts of financial transaction fraud and two counts of making a false statement. Hamby is scheduled to be arraigned on June 26. On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, the GBI was requested by the Guyton Police Department to…

Guyton councilman indicted on five felonies in city credit card case

Guyton City Councilman Theodore Hamby was indicted Monday on five felony charges related to the alleged misuse of a city credit card. The indictment includes three counts of financial transaction card fraud and two counts of making false statements. Hamby, 26, is accused of making more than $400 in unauthorized purchases and lying to a GBI agent during the investigation. He denies the charges.