Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Indicted on Theft and Wire Fraud Charges
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
Federal prosecutors announced indictments against Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner for theft of government funds and wire fraud. Prosecutors allege Turner conspired with others to steal thousands of dollars from programs that receive federal funds. Turner hired two individuals, Shermerrylyn Regina Fields and Victor Calvin Ewing, who were allegedly logging fake work under her direction.
From ksat.com
Why it matters
The charges involve the theft of funds from programs that receive federal money. This action impacts the financial integrity and regulatory oversight of Fort Bend County.
From ksat.com
Who's involved
- Fort Bend CountyThe county where the official served as Tax Assessor-Collector
- Federal Bureau of InvestigationThe federal law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation
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The entities involved
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Fort Bend County
county in Texas, United States
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
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