MCSO arrests woman accused of identity theft, medical fraud
Shannon Smith
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a woman accused of identity theft and medical fraud has been arrested.
On July 15, MCSO released images of the woman saying that she was a suspect in several cases spanning from September 2022 to March 2024.
"This case involves medical fraud totaling approximately $500,000," MCSO said.
On July 22, MCSO said the suspect, 47-year-old Shannon Smith, was arrested.
"In a mirandized interview with FCU detectives, the suspect admitted that she had received medical care while identifying herself with the victim’s name, thus having those bills charged to the victim, "MCSO said. "In addition to admitting to the charges made at the two hospitals the investigators knew about, she further informed them of other incidents where she had received medical care using the victim’s information."
MCSO says Smith also had two warrants out for her arrest.
Smith was booked into jail and is accused of multiple charges.