OIG - Office of Inspector General
03/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 07:19
Five Accused of Stealing $511,000 from Missouri Childcare Expansion Program
Five Accused of Stealing $511,000 from Missouri Childcare Expansion Program
ST. LOUIS - Five people have been indicted and accused of stealing $511,692 from a Missouri childcare expansion program and using some of the money for kickbacks, travel and luxury goods. LaDonna P. Smith, 43, pleaded not guilty Monday to five counts of wire fraud and two counts of identity theft. Dennis L. Douglas, 40, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to five counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Deaun A. Flowers, 61, Princess T. Jones, 47, and Toi P. Jones, 65, were each indicted with one count wire fraud and one count of theft of government property. All three appeared in court last week.
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Action Details
- Date:March 31, 2026
- Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions
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