Imperial County woman charged for receiving over $16,000 in fraud

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A woman from Imperial County was found to have received thousands of dollars in fraud, according to the Imperial County District Attorney's Office.

Multiple felony charges were made against Natalia Nicole Castro, who is alleged to have received over $16,000 in CalWORKS and CalFresh benefits.

The charges include:

• Making multiple applications for aid with fake identities
• Using someone else's identifying information
• Forging state-issued documents

“This case highlights the importance of integrity in our public assistance programs,” said District Attorney George Marquez. “Our Public Assistance Fraud Unit is committed to holding accountable those who exploit safety net systems meant to support vulnerable members of our community.”

The investigation was made by the District Attorney's Public Assistance Fraud Unit.