SOUTHFIELD — Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old woman from Southfield, was arraigned July 23 for allegedly submitting at least six fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

The CERA program was created to help Michigan residents struggling with rent and utilities due to pandemic-related hardships.

After the Michigan State Housing Development Authority found multiple allegedly fraudulent applications submitted by Davis, they referred the matter to the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

According to a press release sent out by the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Davis reportedly received $92,282.20 in CERA funds.

“MSHDA programs are intended to help those truly

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