Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office Thursday announced that Victoria Hall (a.k.a. Victoria Shumard; a.k.a. Victoria Velesbir), 39, of Long Branch, New Jersey, was arraigned on charges of felony Identity Theft and Medicaid Fraud. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU) and Office of Investigations at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General.
The State alleges that Ms. Hall submitted fraudulent Vermont Medicaid payment claims for psychotherapy sessions she allegedly provided to a Vermont Medicaid recipient, when, in fact, the recipient was never a patient of Ms. Hall. The State further alleges that Ms. Hall fabricated a medical diagnosis for the Medicaid recipient and did not provide any services to that individual.
Ms. Hall pleaded not guilty at the arraignment today in Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division. The Court, Judge Timothy Doherty presiding, ordered Ms. Hall released on conditions, including that she attend future hearings and provide fingerprints and photographs within 60 days.
If you suspect someone is being or has been neglected or abused, contact local law enforcement immediately. Neglect and abuse may also be reported to Adult Protective Services by calling 800-564-1612. If you suspect Medicaid fraud, please submit a report using MFRAU's online reporting form.
The Attorney General’s Office emphasizes that individuals charged with a crime are legally presumed innocent until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award totaling $1,497,780 for Federal fiscal year FY 2026. The remaining 25 percent, totaling $499,260 for FY 2026, is funded by the State of Vermont.
6.25.2026. Attorney General’s Office | 109 State Street | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | ago.vermont.gov
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