South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two women from Greer, Caitlyn Danielle Morgan and Debra Jones Howard, by his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF). Morgan, aged 32, faces multiple charges including one count of exploitation of a vulnerable adult, forgery with a value over $10,000, criminal conspiracy, and two counts of medical assistance provider fraud. Howard, aged 69, is charged with forgery under $10,000 in value, criminal conspiracy, and medical assistance provider fraud.
The VAMPF investigation alleges that between January 2021 and December 2024, Morgan and Howard conspired to submit false claims for payment to South Carolina’s Medicaid program. It is claimed that Morgan submitted fraudulent timesheets indicating she provided care as a personal care attendant when no services were rendered. Additionally, Morgan allegedly involved a vulnerable adult in improper activities by using their knowledge to submit false timesheets. Howard is accused of conspiring by approving these timesheets.
The Attorney General’s Office will prosecute the case. Exploitation of a vulnerable adult carries penalties of up to five years in prison or fines up to $5,000. Criminal conspiracy can result in similar penalties. Forgery over $10,000 may lead to up to ten years in prison or fines at the court's discretion. Forgery under $10,000 has potential penalties of up to five years or similar fines. Medical assistance provider fraud is classified as a misdemeanor with penalties including up to three years in prison and fines up to $1,000.
Attorney General Wilson emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
VAMPF operates under federal regulations with authority over Medicaid provider fraud and abuse cases involving Medicaid beneficiaries or individuals in assisted living facilities. The unit receives significant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services totaling nearly $2.9 million for fiscal year 2025; South Carolina contributes approximately $963,084.