Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $330,000

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A U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General press release dated June 25, 2026, reporting that Kembreia Deija Mystic Greer of North Little Rock was sentenced on June 24, 2026 by U.S. District Judge James M. Moody, Jr. to 18 months in federal prison for wire fraud, followed by one year of supervised release, and ordered to pay $334,441.62 in restitution. It states that between June 30, 2020 and September 14, 2020 she applied for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits in her own and other people's names to multiple state workforce agencies, and that more than $330,000 in fraudulent benefits were issued. She pleaded guilty on January 21, 2026 to Count 22 of the indictment. U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross announced the sentence.

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North Little Rock Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft of More Than $330,000 in Illegally Obtained Unemployment Benefits from Multiple States

June 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General

LITTLE ROCK—Kembreia Deija Mystic Greer, who filed and received unemployment
benefits from multiple states that she was not entitled to receive, will spend 18 months
in federal prison for wire fraud. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern
District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down on Wednesday,
June 24, 2026, by United States District Judge James M. Moody, Jr.

On June 3, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Greer, 30, of North Little Rock, in an
Indictment charging her with 22 counts of wire fraud. On January 21, 2026, Greer
pleaded guilty to Count 22 of the Indictment. Judge Moody also sentenced Greer to one
year of supervised release and ordered Greer to pay $334,441.62 in restitution. There is
no parole in the federal system.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
was signed into law. The CARES Act provided additional federal assistance to states to
help workers impacted by COVID-19. This also enabled workers who would not
ordinarily be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits to receive assistance. The
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program was one of three new temporary
unemployment insurance programs created under the CARES Act. This specific program
enabled certain qualified claimants to receive up to 39 weeks of benefits.

At the time Greer began her employment at a medical facility in December 2019, she
resided in Little Rock. On October 29, 2020, Greer was terminated from her position at
the medical facility. An investigation revealed that on July 13, 2020, Greer electronically
filed an application for benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program
through the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance. During the
investigation it was determined that the IP address used to submit the application
electronically was associated with a phone number belonging to an account established
by Greer. She received from the State of Massachusetts a total of approximately $15,795
in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits.

Further investigation revealed that between June 30, 2020, and September 14, 2020,
Greer submitted applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits in her
name and other people’s names to multiple state work force agencies, including
California, Texas, Alabama, Illinois, and others. Except Arkansas, Greer never worked or
resided in the states where she applied for unemployment benefits. As a result of
Greer’s conduct, in total more than $330,000 in fraudulent unemployment benefits were
issued.

“Greer exploited federal assistance programs that were established to support
individuals and businesses facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19
pandemic and used those resources for personal gain. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service
remains committed to protecting public funds and preserving the integrity of the
nation’s mail system from criminal misuse. I would like to thank the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
and the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General for their partnership and
dedication throughout this investigation,” said Inspector in Charge Kai Pickens, U.S.
Postal Inspection Service, Fort Worth Division.

“Greer brazenly stole funds meant to support vulnerable Americans through difficult
times. Her guilty plea and sentencing underscore our unwavering determination to
pursue fraud wherever it hides,” said Inspector General Anthony P. D'Esposito, U.S.
Department of Labor. “If you attempt to defraud the system, know this: we will hunt you
down, investigate you and ensure you face full consequences. Accountability is not an
option.”

The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, with
assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The
case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Source: DOJ Press Release .

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