JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) – A Meridian woman has pleaded guilty to stealing Social Security benefits from two elderly victims totaling $25,364.

According to court documents, Taruars Santae Grace, 46, admitted to stealing Social Security Administration pension benefits intended for two elderly victims.

Grace diverted the money into bank accounts she controlled. She was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2024. She pleaded guilty Wednesday in Jackson to theft of government funds.

Grace is scheduled to be sentenced on February 11, 2025 and faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. A federal district court judge will set any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

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