Coahoma County Deputy Coroner Arrested for Embezzlement

JACKSON, Miss. – The State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Markeith Mosley, Coahoma County Deputy Coroner, on one count of embezzlement.

Between June 2021 and November 2023, Mosley is alleged to have fraudulently converted to his own use a Fuelman card belonging to Coahoma County, which came into his possession by virtue of his position as an employee to Coahoma County.

“We will continue to hold the line when it comes to fraud, whether it be big or small,” said State Auditor Shad White. “We will continue to work with prosecutors to make sure that taxpayer money is protected.

If convicted Mosley faces up to $25,000 in fines and up to 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.