Michigan Woman Faces 10 Years In Prison For Allegedly Selling Baked Goods Made w/ Food Stamp-Bought Ingredients

Michigan Woman Faces 10 Years In Prison For Allegedly Selling Baked Goods Made w/ Food Stamp-Bought Ingredients

A #Saginaw woman is facing years behind bars for allegedly using food stamps to fund her bakery.

Talia C. Teneyuque, 32, has declined a plea deal in a #BridgeCard fraud case tied to her small online bakery business. On Oct. 8, the Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor stated he would dismiss the felony if Teneyuque pleaded guilty or no contest to a one-year misdemeanor count of larceny between $200 and $1,000.

According to reports, rather than accept the agreement, she has chosen to take the matter to trial. Prosecutors allege she misused more than $20,000 in benefits by charging ingredient purchases to her Bridge Card, effectively using the public assistance card to fund her baking operation. Teneyuque faces a felony count of #foodstamp fraud (for over $1,000), which carries up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

ABC 12