Georgia Fraud Suspect Accused Of Lying About Pregnancies For Maternity Leave

ATLANTA, GA — A former state employee was accused of lying and fraud for claiming to be pregnant to take time off, officials said.

When Robin Folsom was working for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, prosecutors say Folsom made up births and even the names of babies in order to take paid family medical leave.

Folsom was indicted on one count of identity fraud and three counts of making false statements, according to court records.

“Fraud by state employees will not be tolerated,” Attorney General Chris Carr said in a news release. “By working with Georgia’s independent Inspector General, we were able to discover, investigate and put an end to this alleged deception. We will always stand up to protect taxpayer dollars, and we look forward to presenting our case in court.”

Prosecutors said Folsom created a false identity in May 2021 to use in an undisclosed manner to defraud another state employee. While under investigation, prosecutors said Folsom made up the names of infants and birth dates when interviewed by investigators.

If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $101,000, according to prosecutors.