State Auditor White arrests TDK Accounting and Tax Services Owner

JACKSON, Miss. (VDN) — State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Verneshia Cody, the owner and operator of TDK Accounting and Tax Services, for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents to the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) to obtain funds via the MS COVID-19 Health Disparities Elimination Project and spending the funds for personal use.

Cody allegedly withdrew and spent sub-grant funds for her own personal use. Additionally, Cody allegedly obtained grant funds improperly by use of fraudulent invoices, improper expense claims, and counterfeit checks.

“Our investigators worked tirelessly to uncover this scheme,” said State Auditor Shad White. “We will continue working with prosecutors to hold people accountable and make sure that your tax dollars are spent properly.”

Cody faces up to $10,000 in fines and 10 years in prison. All persons arrested by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.