Auburn Woman Facing Multiple Fraud Charges

Friday, June 12 at 10:13 AM News Staff

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An Auburn woman was arrested Thursday morning by the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into alleged welfare and food stamp fraud.

Audrey Oattes faces multiple charges, including Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree, Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, and Misuse of Food Stamps over $1,000.

Oattes is accused of filing false instruments with the intent to defraud and unlawfully obtaining welfare benefits and food stamps valued at over $1,000.

Following her arrest, she was processed and scheduled to answer the charges in Auburn City Court.

The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Police reports are automatically removed from this site after 90 days.

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