{"id":2772,"date":"2026-07-02T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2772"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:09:15","slug":"exclusive-dhs-reacts-after-texas-woman-sentencing-over-fraudulent-fema-claims-tied-to-los-angeles-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2772","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: DHS Reacts After Texas Woman Sentencing Over Fraudulent FEMA Claims Tied To Los Angeles Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded on Wednesday to a Texas woman sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining federal disaster relief tied to the Los Angeles wildfires.<\/p>\n

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Joyce Turner, of Rosharon, Texas, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison after obtaining more than $28,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) disaster relief by falsely claiming she lived in a Pasadena, California, rental property damaged in the Eaton wildfire. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Closes Loophole Letting Migrants Stay In US While Awaiting Green Cards)<\/strong><\/p>\n

DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis affirmed the agency\u2019s commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, writing in a statement to the Daily Caller, \u201cAnyone who steals from American taxpayers will be held accountable,\u201d Bis said. \u201cWe are protecting taxpayer dollars and making sure disaster assistance goes to those who truly need it. Anyone who tries to steal from survivors will be caught and held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 56-year-old also admitted to fraudulently collecting more than $54,000 in California unemployment benefits by falsely claiming she lost work in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June press release from the United States Attorney\u2019s Office, Central District of California.<\/p>\n

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According to prosecutors, Turner submitted a fraudulent FEMA disaster assistance application on Jan. 10, 2025, falsely claiming she lived at a Pasadena rental property damaged by the fire. Based on the false claim, FEMA issued her $28,195 in disaster relief funds. (RELATED: \u2018Readily Preventable\u2019: Trump DOJ Uncovers Massive Alleged COVID Fraud Scheme )<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turner pleaded guilty in September 2025 to one count of mail fraud and one count of fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits. In addition to the 21-month prison sentence, she was ordered to pay $82,555 in restitution, according to the United States Attorney\u2019s Office for the Central District of California.<\/p>\n

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Assistant United States Attorney Kerry L. Quinn of the Major Frauds Section prosecuted this case.<\/p>\n

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During fiscal year 2025, FEMA investigated more than 1,700 suspected fraud cases. The agency refers suspected fraud involving its Individual Assistance program to the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s Office of Inspector General (OIC) and other law enforcement partners for criminal investigation and possible prosecution, including cases involving organized fraud schemes.