LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Trumann man for Medicaid fraud:
“On July 25, Jordan Vales, 21, of Trumann was arrested on one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class A felony. Vales was listed as an employee and caregiver at First Choice Home Care despite never providing any legitimate services. Utilizing his fraudulent profile, he submitted claims to Medicaid for services that were never rendered between June 13, 2022, and December 26, 2023, resulting in $96,711.68 in fraudulent payments.
“Those who commit Medicaid fraud need to know that my office is vigilant in its pursuit of justice. If you are committing these kinds of crimes, you will be held accountable. I commend my Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) for their diligence in securing this arrest, especially Special Agent Laura Glover.”
The Arkansas MFCU receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant totaling $4,685,736 for the Federal fiscal year 2025, of which $3,514,304 is federally funded. The remaining 25%, totaling $1,171,432 for State Fiscal Year 2025, is funded by Arkansas General Revenue.
