Two Tennessee Residents Convicted by the Office of Inspector General

NASHVILLE, TN— The Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced the convictions of Latonya Seay, 60, of Pulaski, Tennessee and 33-year-old Hollie Frazier of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.

Latonya Seay

Ms. Seay was found guilty after selling Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen—a Schedule II controlled substance—on two separate occasions during an undercover drug operation conducted by the Pulaski Police Department. The drugs were prescribed to Ms. Seay and were obtained through her TennCare benefits.

She pleaded guilty to two counts of TennCare Fraud for selling or delivering a drug obtained through TennCare, and two counts of Sale of a Schedule II Drug.

Ms. Seay was sentenced to six years of supervised probation under the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC). She was also ordered to pay a $4,000 fine, along with applicable litigation taxes and court fees.

Giles County District Attorney General Brent Cooper prosecuted the case, with assistance from Assistant District Attorney Rebecca S. Parsons.

“TennCare is a vital resource for those who truly need it, and we will not tolerate its abuse”, said Inspector General Chad D. Holman.  “This conviction sends a clear message that TennCare fraud is a serious crime with real consequences.  We’re grateful for the collaboration with local law enforcement and the public’s help in protecting the integrity of this program.”

Hollie Frazier

Ms. Frazier was convicted of one count of Theft of Property for failing to disclose that she did not have primary custody of her children. Had she properly reported this information, she would not have been eligible to receive TennCare benefits.  

Ms. Frazier was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days of Tennessee Department of Correction supervised probation and ordered to pay TennCare $25,212.12 in restitution, with a minimum monthly payment of $125.

Maury County District Attorney General Brent Cooper prosecuted Ms. Frazier's case with the assistance of Assistant District Attorney Pam S. Anderson.

“Accurate reporting of household composition is a key component in determining the eligibility of a potential TennCare recipient”, said Inspector General Chad D. Holman.  “In this case, Ms. Frazier falsely claimed to have custody of her child. Through the OIG’s investigation, this was proven to be fraudulent and resulted in the unnecessary expenditure of over $25k in taxpayer dollars.”     

The OIG Cash for Tips Program, established by the TN Legislature, offers cash rewards for TennCare fraud-related tips that lead to convictions. To report suspected TennCare fraud, call 1-800-433-3982 or visit www.tn.gov/oig and follow the prompts to “Report TennCare fraud.”

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