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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

FBI arrests alleged $32M Covid funds fraudster in Jamaica

A fugitive on the FBI’s “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list for her alleged role in a $32 million Covid-19 pandemic relief fraud scheme has been arrested in Jamaica and brought back to the U.S. to face federal charges.

Elaine Angene Escoe, 41, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and multiple counts of money laundering, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.

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