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03/06/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Attorney General Griffin Secures Conviction of West Memphis Woman for Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Griffin Secures Conviction of West Memphis Woman for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Kimberly Rios, 40, of West Memphis, on one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony: "Kimberly Rios was found guilty of felony Medicaid fraud earlier this week. She was sentenced to a five-year term of probation, a $500 fine plus court fees, and restitution totaling $11,317.25. Rios submitted claims for in-home personal care services that were not provided as reported. Records indicate Rios was not at or even near the clients' residences at the times she claimed to have provided services. She improperly billed Medicaid for the services she never provided.
Action Details
- Date:March 6, 2026
- Agency:State of Arkansas
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies
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