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South Carolina Attorney General Announces Arrest of Individual Accused of Exploiting Vulnerable Adult and Committing Medicaid Fraud

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Salym M. Williams, 32, on July 15, 2025, for allegedly exploiting a vulnerable adult and committing Medicaid fraud. The Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) investigation revealed that between April 25, 2022, and November 12, 2024, Williams misappropriated funds and assets from a vulnerable adult with fraudulent intent, defrauding the victim of $28,412.47. The alleged scheme involved using the victim's personal information to open a Cash App account, access retirement and bank accounts, and conduct electronic transfers and ATM withdrawals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Salym M. Williams, 32, of Columbia, S.C., was arrested on July 15, 2025, for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Obtaining Signature or Property under False Pretenses, and Financial Identity Fraud.
  • The Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) investigation revealed that Williams misappropriated $28,412.47 from a vulnerable adult between April 25, 2022, and November 12, 2024.
  • Williams allegedly used the victim's personal information to open a Cash App account, access retirement and bank accounts, and conduct electronic transfers and ATM withdrawals.
  • Opus Post Acute, the victim's residence, referred the case to VAMPF and cooperated fully with investigators.
  • The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.
  • Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult is a felony with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
  • Obtaining Signature or Property under False Pretenses, value $10,000 or more, is a felony with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $500.
  • Financial Identity Fraud is a felony with a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a fine at the discretion of the court, or both.
  • VAMPF receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and 25% from the State of South Carolina.
  • The total funding for VAMPF in federal fiscal year 2025 is $2,889,252 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and $963,084 from the State of South Carolina.

Statistics:

  • $28,412.47: the amount allegedly misappropriated by Salym M. Williams from a vulnerable adult.
  • 2 years 6 months: the duration of the alleged scheme, from April 25, 2022, to November 12, 2024.
  • 75%: the percentage of VAMPF's funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in federal fiscal year 2025.
  • 25%: the percentage of VAMPF's funding from the State of South Carolina in federal fiscal year 2025.
  • $2,889,252: the amount of funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for VAMPF in federal fiscal year 2025.
  • $963,084: the amount of funding from the State of South Carolina for VAMPF in federal fiscal year 2025.

Sources:

  • South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announcement (no date provided)
  • VAMPF report (no date provided)
  • "U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit" (no date provided)
  • Contify.com (2010-2025)

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