2 NM woman indicted in fraud, abuse case
Associated Press
March 12, 2010
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico authorities say two Valencia County women have been indicted on charges including Medicaid fraud and elder abuse and neglect.

Investigations by state Attorney General Gary King’s Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Division led to the indictments.

Authorities say 60-year-old Sherry Hoff of Belen faces up to 12 years in prison after being charged with five felony counts of embezzlement, elder abuse and neglect-exploitation. Hoff is accused of befriending an elderly victim in order to steal his financial assets.

Authorities say 37-year-old Socorro resident Cornelia Mexicano also faces six to 12 years in prison. Mexicano has been indicted on four felony counts of fraud stemming from her submission of fake bills as a care provider.