A Coahoma County official is facing embezzlement charges after a state audit led to his arrest. Markeith Mosley, who serves as a Deputy Coroner, is accused of misusing a government fuel card for personal expenditures. The arrest was executed by special agents from the office of Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.

The abuse of the Fuelman card reportedly occurred over a period spanning from June 2021 to November 2023. Mosley, through his role as a county employee, had access to this card which was intended for county-related expenses. According to a WREG report, Auditor White emphasized the importance of guarding taxpayer finances by stating, "We will continue to hold the line when it comes to fraud, whether it be big or small." The statement conveyed a resolute stance on fraud regardless of its scale.

The State Auditor's office conveyed through their capture and charges that no act of misappropriation of taxpayer resources would be tolerated. As reported by Action News 5, Mosley's alleged personal use of the government-issued card could lead to severe penalties. If convicted, the repercussions consist of fines up to $25,000 and a prison term of up to 10 years.

Details of Mosley's alleged embezzlement indicate that the Fuelman card converted to personal use was entrusted to him by virtue of his county position. This information, as noted in coverage by the WREG report, underpins the breach of trust implicit in the charges against him. The State Auditor's commitment to prosecuting such cases was underscored by White's commitment to "work with prosecutors to make sure that taxpayer money is protected."

The investigation remains active, and further details will be provided as the case develops. Meanwhile, the auditor's action sends a clear message about the consequences of public service positions being exploited for personal gain, and the ongoing efforts to protect public resources from fraudulent activities.